Russia, Turkey, Iran to hold Syria summit

posted in: Middle East, News

Islamic State fighters are making their last stand in eastern Syria where their wives and children have fled the so-called ‘Baghouz pocket’ Islamic State fighters are making their last stand in eastern Syria where their wives and children have fled the … Read More

Germany and the US need a new beginning in their security relationship

© Getty Images In the snow-covered, fairy-tale city of Munich, global security leaders gathered for their yearly conclave, the Munich Security Conference, the Davos of foreign policy and power. However, instead of Bavarian glory, tension was in the air. This … Read More

May pleads for ‘urgent’ post-Brexit EU security deal

British Prime Minister Theresa May called for a deal with the EU on post-Brexit security cooperation at the Munich Security Conference  Photo: AFP MUNICH, Germany British Prime Minister Theresa May pleaded Saturday for an urgent deal with the European Union on post-Brexit … Read More

NATO Chief Warns of Growing Nuclear Threat From North Korea, Russia

posted in: Far East, News

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg speaks at the Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, Feb. 16, 2018. MUNICH — The head of NATO has said the alliance is determined to avoid a new arms race with Russia, but he warned that … Read More