Lobo Institute in the News

An Uncertain Future: Prospects for ISIS Detainees in Syria and Iraq

As published by the Middle East Institute With Charles Lister, Eric Oehlerich, Vero Minonova, Sara Kayyali, and Mick Mulroy Two years after the territorial defeat of ISIS in Syria and Iraq, tens of thousands of fighters and associated civilians remain ...
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Analysis: How the US can combat the soldiering of children

As published by ABC News By MICK MULROY and ERIC OEHLERICH, ABC News, and SASHA LEZHNEV (NEW YORK) -- Stopping the use of child soldiers must be prioritized by the international community.  Children are among the most vulnerable groups in ...
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The American Response in the Sahel

By Tobias Armour The Sahel region of Africa cannot afford to lose a U.S. military presence.  The argument for U.S. troop reductions in Afghanistan and Iraq has merit. Still, there are very significant and distinct differences on the ground in ...
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Al-Ghad TV Egypt

To watch please click here. الإدارة الأمريكية الجديدة يبدو أنها عازمة على إعادة توزيع قواتها العسكرية المنتشرة حول العالم .. سياسة جو بايدن التي تركز أكثر على الجهود الدبلوماسية، سياسة قد تلقي بظلالها على الوجود العسكري الأمريكي في منطقة الشرق ...
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Ranks push back on criticism of pregnant women in the military A Fox News host suggested pregnant women made a “mockery” of the U.S. military.

As published by ABC News by Luis Martinez Military service members of all ranks are pushing back against Fox News host Tucker Carlson’s comments that pregnant women in the U.S. military "are going to fight our wars." Carlson’s comments earlier ...
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Inheriting Manhood Podcast Podcast, E95 – Man, Michael Patrick Mulro‪y‬

Michael Patrick Mulroy has a fascinating background and an attitude of service. His career choices have seen him serve in the Marine Corps, the CIA, and even in government as the Assistant Secretary of Defense to the Middle East. We ...
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Biden team picks Dana Stroul to lead Pentagon’s Middle East desk Stroul, a fellow at the Washington Institute for Near East Policy, will join a roster of Obama-era veterans when she returns to the Pentagon.

THE PULSE OF THE MIDDLE EAST Dana Stroul, a co-chair of the bipartisan Syria Study Group, testifies to the findings of the group's final report at a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee on Oct. 16, 2019, in this screenshot taken from ...
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American dies of ‘cardiac episode’ after rocket attack on Iraq air base Rocket strikes resume after Biden authorized retaliation on pro-Iran militia in Syria last week

As published by Al-Monitor by Jared Szuba March 3, 2021 An American military contractor died of a “cardiac episode” after taking shelter during a rocket attack on Iraq’s al-Asad air base early Wednesday, the Pentagon has confirmed. The unidentified civilian ...
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US points finger at Saudi prince in Jamal Khashoggi’s murder

As published by ABC News Live ...
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Israel-US attacks against Iran in Syria pave way for increased cooperation Israel has carried out more than 1,500 airstrikes against Iranian targets in Syria.

As published by The Jerusalem Post Israel and the US have targeted Iranian-backed forces in Syria over the last several days, according to reports. The airstrikes on Sunday evening triggered Syrian air defense, according to Iranian regime media. The strikes may have ...
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