Fox News I was shocked when I first came to Congress by the high-level security clearance I was given without so much as a basic briefing or training
When I served in the military…
The Cod Wars and Lessons for Maritime Counterinsurgency
K. Bilms, Proceedings Can a small state successfully defend its maritime claims against a nuclear-armed opponent? Are smaller actors able to win below the threshold of high-intensity war? Or…
Nikki Haley to announce Republican presidential run in February – report
Former South Carolina governor and Trump UN ambassador has trailed run while clashing with possible foe PompeoThe former South Carolina governor and US ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley will announce her run for the Republican presidential n…
‘We have been mistaken for terrorists’: Italy’s most controversial rap group fight persecution
P38-La Gang perform in balaclavas, namecheck the Red Brigades – and are under criminal investigation for inciting terrorism. Are they, as they believe, being scapegoated for their politics?For P38-La Gang, everything changed on 1 May 2022, Labour Day. …
Improving the Army’s Abrams Tanks Should Be a Priority
Loren Thompson, Forbes Fighting in Ukraine has settled into a stalemate reminiscent of the Western Front circa 1916. Lots of artillery barrages and trenches, but little real movement. A…
U.S. Warships’ Time at Sea Dwindles on Breakdowns
Anthony Capaccio, Bloomberg U.S. Navy warships have seen fewer days at sea since 2011 because vessels are breaking down more frequently than expected and taking longer to repair, even as the…
UN experts laud International Olympic Committee for considering admission of Russian, Belarusian athletes
Two UN experts commended the International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Wednesday for considering the admission of athletes from the Russian Federation and Belarus in sports competitions as “neutral” contestants. Read the full story, “UN experts laud Int…
Revive and restore wetlands, home to 40 per cent of all biodiversity
Although coastal and freshwater wetlands – such as swamps, mangroves and marshes – contain 40 per cent of all plant and animal species, many are polluted or degraded due to climate change and human development. Read the full story, “Revive and restore …
Fake medicines kill almost 500,000 sub-Saharan Africans a year: UNODC report
Trafficked medical products kill almost half a million sub-Saharan Africans every year, and action is needed to stem the flow, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) states in its new threat assessment report.Read the full story, “Fake me…
African leaders commit to end AIDS among children by 2030
UN agencies have welcomed a pledge by 12 African countries to end AIDS in children by 2030, announced on Wednesday at a meeting in Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania. Read the full story, “African leaders commit to end AIDS among children by 2030”, on globalissue…