Tag: Syria

Afghanistan and Its Neighbors

Kelly Jane Torrance · August 25, 2017 8:00 am

President Trump said Wednesday that the U.S. will focus on combating the Islamic State's online recruiting efforts following recent military gains in Iraq. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

National Security

Trump: US to step up operations against online ISIS recruiting

Travis J. Tritten · August 23, 2017 7:16 pm

"Surrender or die," said British Maj. Gen. Rupert Jones, echoing a declaration made over the weekend by Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi. "That's a pretty stark statement, but it is the truth," said Jones in a briefing to Pentagon reporters from the coalition's Baghdad headquarters. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

UK general to ISIS: ‘Surrender or die’

Jamie McIntyre · August 23, 2017 5:28 pm

Al Qaeda is clearly doubling down on the Islamic State model of inspiring followers into attacks. (@JihadoScope/Twitter)

Beltway Confidential

Deciphering al Qaeda’s new rant: Gays are grotesque and trains are targets

Tom Rogan · August 16, 2017 9:00 pm

"They are malnourished, emaciated and, many of them, pocked with needle tracks from what is assessed as amphetamines they used to maintain their murderous fervor," said Col. Ryan Dillon, a spokesman for Operation Inherent Resolve. (AP Photo/Hussein Malla)

National Security

Military: ISIS fighters are hopped up on speed ‘to maintain their murderous fervor’

Jamie McIntyre · August 16, 2017 4:45 pm

A federal appeals court has scheduled oral arguments for later this year on a soldier's lawsuit that claims the war against Islamic State is illegal. (AP Photo/Anmar Khalil, File)

National Security

Trump’s war powers go before federal appeals court

Steven Nelson · August 16, 2017 3:32 pm

The seven people were members of the Syrian Civil Defense Force, also known as the White Helmets, a team of volunteer search and rescue workers. (Syrian Civil Defense White Helmets via AP, File)

National Security

State Department condemns murder of Syrian first responders

Robert King · August 13, 2017 7:05 pm

If President Trump hates war as he suggests he does, then it's reasonable to believe and hope that his tough talk is a projection of force aimed at avoiding war. We may be witnessing a demonstration of Ronald Reagan's maxim, peace through strength. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The merit of fiery and furious rhetoric on North Korea

Washington Examiner · August 12, 2017 4:01 am

Bring Back Containment

Robert Joseph · August 11, 2017 6:20 am

In comments to reporters in Bedminster, N.J., President Trump distinguished between leaks of classified information dealing with intelligence and national security issues, and others that show the inner workings of the White House. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

National Security

Trump says he’s ‘honored’ by White House leaks that show staff fighting for his ‘love’

Josh Siegel · August 10, 2017 10:11 pm

In light of Saturday's unanimous United Nations vote to approve new sanctions on North Korea, Nikki Haley has proved she's thriving as a U.S. ambassador. (Graeme Jennings/Washington Examiner)

Beltway Confidential

Nikki Haley is the finest US ambassador to the UN in over 50 years

Tom Rogan · August 7, 2017 2:38 pm

Russia has a strong interest in ensuring that any successor to Assad will maintain their military bases in the country. (Syrian Presidency via AP, File)

National Security

State Department: ‘It’s just reality’ — soft power will force Bashar Assad to leave

Joel Gehrke · August 4, 2017 10:53 pm