War And Conflict

Macron orders France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean

Perspective: Wilma Smithers

French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday ordered France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to move from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean to help protect allied assets during the war in the Middle East. Macron said the Charles de Gaulle carrier will be escorted by frigates and its air wing.

Global Economy Is Facing the Prospect of Another Profound Shock

Perspective: Professor Milo

In the most hopeful scenario for the global economy, the latest war in the Middle East ends within a few weeks. The region continues to produce oil and gas. Shipping resumes in the Strait of Hormuz, preventing a shock to the world’s energy supplies. Fear of inflation subsides. But in a more realistic scenerio, the stock market will plunge and the conflict will reach out across the region and may last months or years.

'Paranoid' Pentagon officials are secretly panicking

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

Pentagon officials are worried about Donald Trump’s Iran strikes spiraling out of control if they stick to his timeline. While the president boasts that the strikes could continue for several more weeks, military leaders are sounding the alarm behind the scenes about U.S. air defense stockpiles running out if the fight continues indefinitely.

Pakistan strikes Kabul, declares ‘open war’ on Afghanistan

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

Pakistan is now in 'open war' with Afghanistan. Pakistan strikes Kabul, Kandahar and two other Afghan provinces, Taliban spokesman says.

What Americans think about Trump’s judgment on military force

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

As the U.S. and Iran head into their next round of nuclear talks in Geneva, a new AP-NORC poll finds that many U.S. adults continue to view Iran’s nuclear program as a threat — but they also don’t have high trust in President Donald Trump’s judgment on the use of military force abroad. About half of U.S. adults consider Trump's ability to navigate conflict almost nil.

Libyan prosecutors open probe into killing of Gaddafi's son Seif al-Islam

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

Libyan prosecutors said on Wednesday they will investigate the death of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the country's longtime leader Muammar Gaddafi, who was shot dead in his home in the city of Zintan on Tuesday. Seif al-Islam's lawyer said he had been killed by a "four-man commando" group who stormed his home.

‘Shocked’ China demands US release Maduro after ‘trampling’ Venezuela’s sovereignty

Perspective: Wilma Smithers

China delivered a strongly worded message to the United States on Monday at an “emergency” meeting of the UN Security Council, calling on Washington to abide by international law, end its illusion that it is the world’s police force and court, and to immediately release Nicolas Maduro and his wife.

Feu vert pour la construction d’un nouveau porte-avions de plus de 310 mètres de long

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

French Defense : 310 meters long, 80.000 tons… Macron donne son feu vert pour la construction d’un nouveau porte-avions

Attacker who killed US troops in Syria was a recent recruit to security forces, official says

Perspective: Woke Wilma

Attacker who killed US troops in Syria was a recent recruit to security forces, official says.

Two U.S. Soldiers and Civilian Interpreter Killed in Syria

Perspective: Dr. Liora Vega

A Pentagon official told TIME that an initial assessment found the attack was likely carried out by ISIS.

How much can it increase the pressure?

Perspective: Jacob Flint

Ukraine’s gloves are off in its energy war with Russia