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Military brass denounced Tucker Carlson’s remarks about a ‘feminine’ force. Women say barriers remain for pregnant troops.
Despite steps to better integrate women, pregnancy can result in career setbacks and blowback from military peers.
- Mar 20, 2021
U.N. slams ‘extensive, blatant’ violations of Libya arms embargo
New details of illicit military support come as Biden administration promises to “lean in” on stabilizing Libya
- Mar 16, 2021
With clock ticking before exit deadline, U.S. appears poised to postpone troop withdrawal from Afghanistan
Extending the U.S. military presence, possibly with the support of the Taliban, would provide negotiators additional time to pursue an interim peace deal.
- Mar 12, 2021
Military leaders reject Tucker Carlson’s assertion that efforts to retain female troops are a ‘mockery’
The Fox host took aim at steps including development of a pregnancy flight suit.
- Mar 11, 2021
Biden orders temporary limits on drone strikes outside war zones
The White House is conducting a months-long review of the drone strike policy it inherited from Trump.
- Mar 4, 2021
Military reaction was ‘sprint speed,’ top officer says as Pentagon takes heat for Capitol riot response
Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gives his first public comments on the events of Jan. 6.
- Mar 2, 2021
Media advocacy group accuses Saudi crown prince, aides of crimes against humanity in Khashoggi death
A criminal complaint filed in Germany by Reporters Without Borders cites “systematic” persecution of journalists.
- Mar 2, 2021
Libya risks losing control of its destiny as planeloads of fighters and arms flood the country
Libyans ousted a dictator, but an ensuing civil war has drawn in Russia, Turkey and others with a thirst for control.
- Feb 27, 2021
Militia strike constitutes key test of Biden’s plan to engage, restrain Iran
Administration hopes to use diplomacy to restore nuclear deal while curbing Tehran’s support for militia groups
- Feb 26, 2021
Biden administration conducts strike on Iranian-linked fighters in Syria
The airstrike on a border post follows a recent attack on a base used by U.S. forces in northern Iraq.
- Feb 26, 2021