“They are very concerned about their adversary next door,” said General Raymond Thomas, the head of U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM), at a national security … U.S. Commandos Are a “Persistent Presence” on Russia’s DoorstepRead more
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The American War Machine Is Already on the Death March Across the African Continent
On October 4th, US military personnel were on their way back to their forward operating base in Niger. They had been on a reconnaissance mission … The American War Machine Is Already on the Death March Across the African ContinentRead more
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Expansion of Imperialist U.S. “War on Terror” in Africa
U.S. military presence in Africa and what happened during the ambush of U.S. Special Forces by militants in Niger, in which five Nigerien soldiers were … Expansion of Imperialist U.S. “War on Terror” in AfricaRead more
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The Scandal of Pentagon Spending
Here’s a question for you: How do you spell boondoggle? The answer (in case you didn’t already know): P-e-n-t-a-g-o-n. Hawks on Capitol Hill and in … The Scandal of Pentagon SpendingRead more
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US Military Actions Abroad Since 1798
The CRS report it’s based on includes purely humanitarian missions (“2014: Southern Philippines Humanitarian Assistance for Typhoon Bopha”) and it also seems to count separate … US Military Actions Abroad Since 1798Read more
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The American Military Uncontained
When it comes to the “world’s greatest military,” the news has been shocking. Two fast U.S. Navy ships colliding with slow-moving commercial vessels with tragic … The American Military UncontainedRead more
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Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Implicated in Murder
A former Blackwater employee and an ex-US Marine who has worked as a security operative for the company have made a series of explosive allegations … Blackwater Founder Erik Prince Implicated in MurderRead more
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On Guam, Resistance Grows to US Military Presence as N. Korea Threatens Missiles Off Island’s Coast
Guam, where the front page of the country’s Pacific Daily News paper reads “14 Minutes!” That’s how long it would take missiles fired from North … On Guam, Resistance Grows to US Military Presence as N. Korea Threatens Missiles Off Island’s CoastRead more
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Fortress Guam: Resistance to US Military Mega-Buildup
United States presidents rarely visit the U.S. territory of Guam (or Guåhan in the Chamorro language), but President Obama may visit in June 2010. This … Fortress Guam: Resistance to US Military Mega-BuildupRead more
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Pentagon Denies Knowledge of Cameroon Base Abuses — Despite Being Aware of Reports of Torture
“To date, U.S. Africa Command has not received any reports of human rights abuses by Cameroonian forces at either of these locations.” This was the … Pentagon Denies Knowledge of Cameroon Base Abuses — Despite Being Aware of Reports of TortureRead more