Politics
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Nov- 2019 -6 November
Trump administration sends mixed signals on Lebanon military aid
A US official pushed back on reports that the Trump administration had suspended aid to Lebanon's Armed Forces, the National reported
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1 November
It took almost a year, but a simple shift in US stance led to Turkey’s assault against Syria’s Kurds
US diplomats' short-sighted Syria strategy may have led to Turkey's incrusion and unravelled the partnership with the SDF
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Oct- 2019 -22 October
German coalition government divided over call for international Syria border security mission
Germany's coalition government was divided after defense minister Annegret Kramp-Karrenbauer's surprise call for international troops to secure northeast Syria
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21 October
Bahrain hosts Gulf maritime security conference with Israel in attendance
Representatives from more than 60 countries including met in Bahrain to discuss maritime security following attacks on tankers in the Gulf and Saudi oil installations
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7 October
US Democrats subpoena Pentagon documents in Trump impeachment inquiry
Congressional Democrats subpoenaed the Pentagon for documents tied to President Donald Trump's withholding of military aide to Ukraine
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3 October
US approves Ukraine’s purchase of 150 Javelin anti-tank missiles
The US has approved Ukraine's purchase of Javelin missiles and launch units at an estimated cost of nearly $40 million
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1 October
India defends ‘right’ to buy Russian S-400 missile defense system
India's foreign minister defended his country's right to buy the S-400 missile defense system from Russia despite the threat of US sanctions
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Sep- 2019 -30 September
US General Mark Milley sworn in as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff
US Army General Mark Milley was sworn in as the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, replacing General Joseph Dunford
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27 September
UN suspends Sri Lanka peacekeepers over army commander’s appointment
The UN suspended Sri Lankan troops from peacekeeping duties after the appointment of a general accused of war crimes as army chief
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26 September
Sudan closes borders with Libya and CAR citing security concerns
Sudan ordered the closure of its borders with Libya and Central African Republic over security concerns, the country's ruling body announced
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