Geopolitics - Page 195

CIA, Special Operations forces reportedly launch drone war against ISIS in Syria

December 20, 2015

CIA, Special Operations forces reportedly launch drone war against ISIS in Syria

The drone strike that killed ISIS' most notorious online recruiter in Syria last week was part of a stepped-up effort by the CIA and U.S. Special Operations forces to target and eliminate senior members of the terror group, according to a published report.

Obama to propose building of new icebreakers to protect US interests in Arctic

December 20, 2015

Obama to propose building of new icebreakers to protect US interests in Arctic

President Obama will ask Congress Tuesday to speed up the construction of new icebreaker ships in order to protect U.S. interests and resources in the Arctic, amid growing concern that the U.S. has ceded influence to Russia in the strategic waters.

Russia, China 'aggressively' identifying US operatives

December 20, 2015

Russia, China 'aggressively' identifying US operatives

China and Russia are aggressively using stolen data to identify members of the U.S. intelligence community, according to a top security official.

Cruz calls on White House to release Pentagon report on Russian missile violation

December 20, 2015

Cruz calls on White House to release Pentagon report on Russian missile violation

The White House should immediately provide Congress with a Pentagon report assessing the risks to U.S. security posed by Russia’s violation of an intermediate-range missile treaty, according to Sen. Ted Cruz (R., Texas).

US, South Korea brace for clash as North Korea deadline looms

December 20, 2015

US, South Korea brace for clash as North Korea deadline looms

U.S. and South Korean bombers took to the skies on Saturday in a show of force, as the allies prepared for a potential military clash with the North as its deadline loomed for Seoul to dismantle loudspeakers broadcasting anti-North Korean propaganda across their border.

Obama administration objects as Russia moves ahead with Iran missile sale

December 20, 2015

Obama administration objects as Russia moves ahead with Iran missile sale

Despite a ban on arms shipments to Iran under international sanctions, Russia appears willing to proceed with the sale of advanced S-300 surface-to-air missiles to the country -- in a development triggering objections from the Obama administration.

White House reportedly pushing for deal allowing flights to Cuba by year's end

December 20, 2015

White House reportedly pushing for deal allowing flights to Cuba by year's end

The Obama administration reportedly is working to reach a deal with Cuba that would allow regularly scheduled commercial flights between the two countries by the end of this year.

White House reportedly warns China over tactics by agents pressing expatriates to return

December 20, 2015

White House reportedly warns China over tactics by agents pressing expatriates to return

The Obama administration reportedly has warned the Chinese government to stop sending intelligence agents to the U.S. in an effort to persuade Chinese expatriates to return to their home country.

'Strategic blunder': Republicans slam Obama administration as Russia tries Arctic land grab

December 20, 2015

'Strategic blunder': Republicans slam Obama administration as Russia tries Arctic land grab

Republican lawmakers slammed the Obama administration this week after Russia announced it had submitted a bid to the United Nations for huge areas of the Arctic that could contain vast quantities of oil and gas, with one lawmaker describing the application as evidence of a “strategic blunder” on the part of the administration's foreign policy.

Biden tries to reassure Japan after documents reveal US spying

December 20, 2015

Biden tries to reassure Japan after documents reveal US spying

Working to prevent tension with a treaty ally, Vice President Joe Biden reassured Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday that the U.S. limits its surveillance of friendly nations, after leaked documents showed U.S. spying on Japanese officials and companies.