Security Brief
Afghanistan’s Peace Deal Hangs in the Balance
Pompeo met with Afghan and Taliban leaders this week to salvage the fragile agreement. He came back empty-handed.
The Military Alone Can’t Rescue the U.S. From Coronavirus
Trump is calling on the military to do more to tackle the pandemic, but its resources are limited.
An Iranian Proxy Group Is Likely Behind Attack That Killed U.S. Soldiers in Iraq
The U.S. Centcom chief warns of an ‘illusion of return to normalcy’ in U.S.-Iran tensions.
Can the Afghan Peace Deal Survive Early Setbacks?
Peace advocates and hardliners within the Taliban are feuding over whether to stick to the fragile agreement, the Pentagon says.
Coronavirus Fears Halt U.S. Military Exercises
The United States and South Korea have postponed annual drills amid the virus outbreak.
Trump Loyalist Appointed Acting Intel Chief
The U.S. ambassador to Germany will mix his policy duties with a supposedly apolitical senior intelligence post.
Impeachment Fallout Continues as Former Officials Speak Out
John Kelly joins a chorus of former officials criticizing Trump for withholding military aid to Ukraine and then sacking officials who testified.
Pentagon to Roll Out $705 Billion Budget
The proposal is a decrease from last year, indicating the defense department is bracing for an end to the growth it has seen under Trump.
Russia Gains Ground in Syria
Russian personnel are inching into territory where U.S. troops are patrolling, setting the stage for showdowns between the two powers.
Leader of al Qaeda in Yemen Believed Dead in U.S. Airstrike
Officials are reportedly waiting for confirmation before making an announcement.
Pentagon Debates Drawdown in Africa, South America
The potential troop cuts face scrutiny inside the Trump administration and on Capitol Hill.
Will Bolton’s Bombshell Affect the Impeachment Trial?
New revelations from Trump’s former national security advisor could alter the fight in the Senate over whether to allow witnesses.
What to Watch Today in Trump’s Impeachment Trial
A key unanswered question is whether the U.S. Senate will vote to allow witnesses.
Is Lev Parnas a Reliable Impeachment Witness?
New evidence from a key player sheds more light on Trump’s role in pressuring Ukraine to investigate a political rival.
Trump Team Sends Muddled Message on Iran
National security officials backed away from the president’s claim that Iran was preparing to attack four U.S. embassies.
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