Tag: Syria

Igor Konashenkov seemed also to be boasting that U.S. stealth technology would offer little protection against Russia's advanced S-300 and S-400 missile systems. (Wikimedia Commons)

National Security

Russia hints at possible shoot-down of US planes over Syria

Jamie McIntyre · October 6, 2016 7:36 pm

A Russian bombing campaign has hammered the area in recent weeks. (Alexander Kots/Komsomolskaya Pravda via AP, File)

National Security

White House ‘deeply concerned’ about Syria violence

Susan Crabtree · October 6, 2016 5:45 pm

President Obama and Secretary Kerry agreed to "cooperate militarily" with Russia. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)

Latest US/Russia deal on Syria was a new low in American foreign policy

Anne Pierce · October 6, 2016 4:03 am

Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson struck out for a third time Wednesday when asked the name of a foreign leader. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Did Gary Johnson just have another Aleppo moment?

Anna Giaritelli · October 6, 2016 2:15 am

The Potential of a Chinese Terror Threat

Jonathan Schanzer · October 5, 2016 7:52 pm

Secretary of State John Kerry is continuing to talk to his Russian counterpart, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, about the crisis in Syria, even after the U.S. formally suspended bilateral talks due to Russia's determination to support attacks on civilians. (AP Photo/Jason DeCrow)

National Security

Kerry still talking to Russia informally about Syria

Joel Gehrke · October 5, 2016 7:37 pm

Editorial cartoons

Editorial cartoon: Pax Russiana

Washington Examiner · October 4, 2016 7:26 pm

The Russian defense ministry says the S-300 missile battery has already arrived in Syria, but insisted their only purpose was to protect the base and Russian ships in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. (AP Photo)

National Security

US questions Russian deployment of advanced missile system to Syria

Jamie McIntyre · October 4, 2016 5:50 pm

Secretary of State John Kerry saluted German Chancellor Angela Merkel for welcoming thousands of refugees into her country. (AP Photo/Geert Vanden Wijngaert)

Kerry: ‘Bigotry’ driving anti-refugee forces

Joel Gehrke · October 4, 2016 1:49 pm

U.S. officials said the new missile system is strong enough to thwart any U.S. cruise missile attack in Syria. (Photo courtesy of Vitaly Kuzmin, via Wikimedia Commons)

National Security

Russia sends Syria anti-missile system

Anna Giaritelli · October 4, 2016 12:05 am

U.S. Suspends Syrian Talks with Russia

Chris Deaton · October 3, 2016 10:38 pm

Josh Earnest said that President Obama never agreed to cooperate militarily with Russia in Syria because Vladimir Putin would not honor numerous cease-fire agreements. (AP Photo)

National Security

White House: Russia has tried world’s patience

Nicole Duran · October 3, 2016 8:49 pm