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Why America’s limited conflicts become ‘forever wars’

Interview with Donald Stoker, Naval War College professor and author of "Why America Loses Wars: Limited War and US Strategy…

Bryan Bowman

Libya: Casualties reported after car bomb in Benghazi

At least three people were killed and 15 wounded when a car bomb exploded in a cemetery of the Libyan…

Staff Writer With AFP

Sahel states need more support to fight extremism, UN chief Guterres says

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres urged international support for the G5 Sahel to help West Africa's fight against violent extremism

Staff Writer With AFP

EU pledges €138 million more to support G5 Sahel Joint Force

The EU is to give €138 million more to support the G5 Sahel Joint Force, including its police component, a…

Fergus Kelly

Sri Lanka negotiating military cooperation deal with US, prime minister says

Sri Lanka is negotiating a military cooperation deal with the US, Prime Minister Wickremesinghe announced as President Sirisena vowed to…

Staff Writer With AFP

France denies supplying Javelin missiles found at Libya rebel base

The French defense ministry said its missiles had been found on a base used by forces loyal to Libya's Khalifa…

Staff Writer With AFP

Afghanistan peace talks end without Taliban ceasefire agreement

Talks between Afghan government representatives and Taliban insurgents – concluded with a "roadmap" for a peace deal but no ceasefire

Joanne Stocker

US approves $2.2 billion sale to Taiwan of Abrams tanks and Stinger missiles

The US has approved the sale to Taiwan of M1A2T Abrams tanks and Stinger missiles at an estimated cost of…

Staff Writer With AFP

UK extends helicopter deployment to France-led Operation Barkhane in the Sahel

The British military deployment to the France-led counter-terrorism Operation Barkhane in the Sahel region will be extended, UK Prime Minister…

Fergus Kelly

UAE reducing troop numbers in Yemen, moving from ‘military-first’ strategy

The UAE said that it was redeploying and reducing troops fighting the Houthis in Yemen, moving from a "military-first" strategy…

Staff Writer With AFP