The Pentagon is withdrawing US troops from Syria but, rather than heading homeward, the troops are set to be deployed in Iraq. Mark Esper, US Secretary of Defense, has confirmed the redeployment to western Iraq. The resurgence of Islamic State...
The former US Ambassador to the UN Nikki Haley has accused former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and former Chief of Staff John General Kelley of subordinating President Trump. According to Haley, both sought to ‘save’ the country from Trump....
After French President Emmanuel Macron called NATO ‘brain dead’, German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas is advocating for a European Security Council. In the dispute over international security policy, Germany’s Foreign Minister Maas has reiterated his proposal for the introduction of...
The Berlin Wall was opened on the evening of November 9, 1989. It paved the way, for the collapse of the SED dictatorship as well as the dissolution of the GDR, while at the same time allowing Germany’s reunification. A...
The preliminary investigations into an impeachment of President Trump have entered a new phase. Yesterday, members of the House voted in favour of formalising their inquiry against President Trump while also establishing rules for the upcoming proceedings. At the centre...
The previous week, Hillary Clinton suggested that Russia and the Republicans were attempting to undermine the Democratic presidential race by potentially installing a Manchurian candidate in the field. Clinton did not mention any names. However, everyone knew whom Clinton was...
Islamic State leader Al-Baghdadi was killed in a mission conducted by US special forces in northwestern Syria, President Trump confirmed on Sunday. Several ISIS fighters were also killed during the raid. President Trump confirmed al-Baghdadi’s demise on Sunday. Prior to...
Trump’s decision to withdraw US troops from the Syrian border has drawn criticism – inter alia – from EU leaders, Israel and Democrats alike. Moreover, the Syria pullout has sparked criticism from Congressional Republicans, who now appear determined to counter...
The next round of talks in Stockholm between North Korea and the US failed on the first day of negotiations after the North Korean side deemed it disappointing. US officials have not yet confirmed a de facto end of the...
Global protests at the hands of organisation Extinction Rebellion (XR) are beginning to take place as dozens of activists are being arrested. The group aim to bring Central London to a halt as they commence protests to force governments to...