U.S. Defense & Military Politics - Page 7

U.K. Politics January 28

UK reopens Chagos Islands talks with US following Trump criticism of deal: reports

Chagos Islands talks between U.K. and U.S. reopened after President Donald Trump called the Mauritius deal an "act of great stupidity" as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer says discussions have resumed.

U.S. Defense & Military Politics January 28

Gulf shipping operations grind to halt near Iran; US quietly prepares for possible strike: 'Heightened risk'

Maritime intelligence warns of heightened risks for U.S.-flagged vessels in the Persian Gulf as Iran threatens an "immediate, all-out" response to any American military action.

World January 28

Combined war casualties for Russia and Ukraine could hit 2 million, new report warns

A new CSIS report warns Russia-Ukraine war casualties could reach 2 million by spring 2026, with Russia reportedly suffering 1.2 million casualties so far.

U.S. January 27

Families of Trinidadian men killed in US strike sue Trump admin

Family members of two men killed in one of the U.S. fatal boat strikes against alleged "narcoterrorists" have brought a lawsuit against the Trump administration.

Iran January 26

Trump says Iran called 'numerous' times to make deal as carrier enters Middle East waters

President Donald Trump indicated Iran is seeking negotiations as the USS Abraham Lincoln carrier enters the region and protests continue inside Iran.

Defense Spending & Budget News January 26

Russia reportedly slams Trump’s Golden Dome as 'provocative' as trillion-dollar shield takes shape

Russia reportedly called the U.S. Golden Dome missile defense project "provocative" as an expert says Russia's reaction shows the system's power as a bargaining chip.

Pentagon January 26

Pentagon warns future wars may hit US soil as 'direct military threats' grow

Pentagon's new National Defense Strategy prioritizes homeland defense over overseas missions, warning that future wars may hit U.S. soil directly.

NATO January 26

Trump’s NATO warning pushes Europe to face the cost of defending itself

Trump's NATO challenges push European defense spending pledges, but analysts say continent still lacks command experience to operate independently.

Iran January 25

Iranian drone swarms pose 'credible threat' to USS Abraham Lincoln carrier group, defense expert says

USS Abraham Lincoln strike group approaches Middle East amid warnings that Iranian drone capabilities worth "tens of millions of dollars" threaten U.S. naval vessels.

Syria January 25

Syrian militiaman shows off what he claims to be severed Kurdish fighter's braid as Damascus asserts control

A video of a Syrian fighter holding a braid he claims was taken from a Kurdish woman in Raqqa sparked outrage and protests as Damascus expands control amid a fragile ceasefire.

Opinion January 25

JOSH HAMMER: Case against Israel cheapens the word 'genocide'

International Court of Justice hears genocide case against Myanmar as Israel faces similar allegations, raising questions about legal precedents.