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In Egypt, Pentagon chief seeks to balance human rights and security
As published by Reuters by Idrees Ali CAIRO, March 8 (Reuters) - U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin travelled to Egypt on Wednesday to tell Cairo it wanted to deepen security and other ties but was concerned about human rights in ...
Pentagon chief visits Israel amid West Bank violence, anti-Netanyahu protests
As published by Reuters by Idrees Ali BEN GURION AIRPORT, Israel, March 9 (Reuters) - Pentagon chief Lloyd Austin told Israeli leaders on Thursday to take steps to reduce tensions in the occupied West Bank, amid growing worry in Washington ...
How the War in Ukraine has changed the Wagner Group
For nearly a year, the Russian private military company (PMC) Wagner Group has played a crucial role in the war in Ukraine. Wagner, founded in 2014 by former GRU Lieutenant Colonel Dmitry Utkin, is by far Russia’s most active PMC, ...
Defense Secretary Austin in Middle East to deliver message of steadfast US support
As published by the Middle East Institute By Mick Mulroy Non-Resident Senior Fellow and Co-Director of the Yemen Steering Initiative Defense Secretary Austin’s multi-day trip to the Middle East aims to reassure local partners of Washington’s continued regional commitment. Austin ...
ABC News: DOJ official: AG Merrick Garland visits Ukraine
ABC News’ Elizabeth Schulze and ABC News Contributor Mick Mulroy discuss the war in Ukraine President Biden meets with the Chancellor of Germany Olaf Scholz to discuss Ukraine support. To view please watch click here ...
117: Part I. former DASD, Michael Patrick Mulroy on Integrating Civil Affairs
Civil Affairs Association|2/27/2023 Today we welcome Michael Patrick Mulroy, former Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East. This episode is part one of two. "Mick" worked for Secretary Mattis, Esper, and the transition to the new administration. He is ...
ABC News: Russia draws closer to China as Ukraine war drags into 2nd year
ABC News’ Patrick Reevell and national security and defense analyst Mick Mulroy break down the developments in Ukraine as the world marks one year since the Russian invasion began. As published by ABC News. Please click here to view ...
One year on, Ukrainians continue to defy the odds
As published by the Middle East Institute. By Mick Mulroy February 24, 2023 Today marks the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine — a war of choice by Russian President Vladimir Putin. Russia has failed on the strategic, operational, ...
ABC News: After a year, is the US strategy to help Ukraine win or force a stalemate?
The administration cannot both help Ukraine win and not upset Putin. As published by ABC News by Matt Seyler One year ago, with Ukraine's borders surrounded by what seemed to be a superior military force, many U.S. officials and analysts ...
ABC News: Biden slams Russia, vows to continue supporting Ukraine
Mick Mulroy, an ABC News national security and defense analyst, breaks down competing speeches from President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin. As published by ABC News. Please click here to view ...
