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As published by U.S. Senate Committee on Foreign Relations: SUBCOMMITTEE HEARING Iraq: A Crossroads of U.S. Policy Subcommittee on Near East, South Asia, Central Asia, and Counterterrorism DATE:Tuesday, July 16, 2019 TIME: 02:00 PM LOCATION:SD-419 PRESIDING:Senator Romney Watch the hearing ...
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As published in The Atlantic: U.S. national-security officials have for years warned developing nations about the dangers of allowing Chinese investment in their countries. But now the Defense Department is worried about China’s investments in one of America’s closest allies, ...
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As published on Al Monitor: As the Islamic State (IS) conquered much of Iraq nearly five years ago, overtaking the Mosul Dam and marching within striking distance of American diplomats, Army Gen. Joseph Votel faced a nearly impossible mission. He ...
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As published in Just Security: The State Department has acknowledged that the administration has not interpreted the 2001 or 2002 Authorizations for Use of Military Force (AUMFs) to authorize military action against Iran, except for defensive purposes to protect forces ...
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As published in the Washington Post: As it has contemplated military action against Iran, the Trump administration has opened the door to virtually every legal authority it might use to justify an attack, from tying Iran to al-Qaeda, to President ...
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As published at Foreign Policy: With the United States continuing its drawdown in Syria, experts fear that the Islamic State could return stronger than ever unless other nations step in—but no replacement forces have yet been committed. “Our expectation is ...
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As published at the Middle East Institute: When June 27, 2019 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Where Middle East Institute 1319 18th St NW District of Columbia, Washington, 20036 (Map) The Middle East Institute (MEI) was pleased to host Michael ...
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As published at Kurdistan24: WASHINGTON DC (Kurdistan 24) - Speaking to reporters in Japan on Saturday, at the end of the G-20 summit, US President Donald Trump made an implicit pledge to protect Syria’s Kurds against Turkish attack. Asked about ...
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As published in Defense One: “In these briefings, none of the officials mentioned al-Qa'ida or the 2001 Authorization to Use Military Force,” DASD Mick Mulroy said. A senior defense official on Thursday fiercely denied that Pentagon officials have told Congress ...
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As published on Defense.gov: Developing partnerships is at the core of American strategy, the deputy assistant defense secretary for the Middle East said. Michael P. Mulroy spoke at the Middle East Institute in Washington today and said American service members ...
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