NATO begins largest War Game in eastern Europe since the Cold War

The largest war game in eastern Europe since the end of the cold war has started in Poland, as Nato Continue reading →

U.S. strategy in Middle East is dangerously employing Cold War geopolitics in a Hot Sectarian war

By Robert A. Vella The U.S. strategy in the Middle East is inherently dangerous because it is playing an obsolete Continue reading →

Turkey Shoots Down Russian Warplane Near Syrian Border

ISTANBUL — Turkish fighter jets on patrol near the Syrian border on Tuesday shot down a Russian warplane that Turkey Continue reading →

Turkey vs. ISIS Complicates U.S.-Led Mission

Turkey finally has given in to U.S. pressure and joined the fight against the Islamic State group in Syria, but Continue reading →

U.S. to leave more troops in Afghanistan than first planned – sources

(Reuters) – The United States is preparing to increase the number of troops it keeps in Afghanistan in 2015 to Continue reading →

NATO Baltic Jets Intercept Russian Airplanes for Third Day

NATO jets in the Baltic countries intercepted two Russian military aircraft today as the alliance said Russian air activity has Continue reading →

Riots in Turkey kill 19 over failure to aid besieged Syrian Kurds

(Reuters) – At least 19 people were reported killed in riots across Turkey, the deadliest street unrest in years, after Continue reading →

America’s newest and most important ally against ISIS is already balking

By Robert A. Vella In the U.S. fight against the Islamic State (a.k.a. ISIS), no other ally – or partner Continue reading →