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March 17, 2021

Nigeria
The Nigerian Military’s Missing Link: A Joint Special Operations Command

Nigeria’s northern regions continue to struggle with insecurity, claiming the lives of tens of thousands and displacing millions due to armed banditry and Boko Haram.

A camouflaged Nigerian military truck with a soldier sitting in the back manning a mounted gun.

March 5, 2021

Women and Women's Rights
Women This Week: Women Soldiers in Saudi Arabia

Welcome to “Women Around the World: This Week,” a series that highlights noteworthy news related to women and U.S. foreign policy. This week’s post covers February 22 to March 5.

Hanadi Hindi, first female pilot from Saudi Arabia, sits in the cockpit of a plane prior to takeoff in Amman, Jordan in 2003.

February 16, 2012

United States
Defense Spending, Special Operations, and Secrecy

After the release of the Pentagon’s core budget request of $525 billion for fiscal year 2013, pundits are picking the winners and losers. While the defense budget has increased by 45 percent from $36…

Admiral McRaven

January 6, 2011

Middle East and North Africa
Telescopic Philanthropy, 2011

Wreckage is seen after rioters damaged shops in Maan. (Petra Petra/Courtesy Reuters) APN News: "Rioters in the southern Jordanian city of Maan set fire to government buildings, police cars and busin…

Telescopic Philanthropy, 2011

December 6, 2012

International Organizations
Santorum Champions U.S. Sovereignty (the Disabled, Not So Much)

The Senate’s appalling rejection this week of the UN Convention on Persons with Disabilities was a cruel and petulant gesture, particularly during the holiday season. Relishing the role of Ebeneezer …

Republican presidential candidate Santorum speaks at the Wisconsin Faith and Freedom Coalitions presidential kick-off in Waukesha