NATO Commitments Escalate, US Responsible For Security Of 60% Of Planet
Cold War and post-Cold War alliances and commitments forged since World War II have resulted in US security responsibilities becoming grossly overextended.
First US Fighter Jets in Eastern Mediterranean Since 2003; Largest Ever NATO Exercise in Poland
US Navy fighters are bombing ISIS in Syria via the USS Truman, which has moved to the Mediterranean.
Syrian Army Enters Raqqah Province, Kurdish Forces Cross Erdogan’s Red Line
Next Cold War Roundup 6/4/16 The Syrian army coalition advanced into the province of Raqqah while the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces crossed the Euphrates toward Manbij. Intense fighting continues in northwest Syria’s Idlib and Aleppo provinces. Middle East peace talks commence in Paris but neither Israeli nor Palestinian leaders attend.
880 Dead Off Coast of Libya; NATO Accused Of War Crime For Regime Change
Next Cold War Roundup 5/31/16 880 migrants and refugees were lost when boats carrying them from Libya to Italy capsized or wrecked, as the Italian navy attempted rescues. UK Prime Minister David Cameron says Libya is a “threat to us all.” Libya’s new appointed government won’t allow EU ships close
Nobel Peace Prize Winner At War Longer, Reduced Nukes Less Than Any Other President
President Obama—who has been at war longer and reduced nuclear weapons less than any other president—called for peace and an end to nuclear proliferation.
Lavrov: US And Russia Will Coordinate Anti-Terrorism Efforts, Raqqa Operation Begins
Coordinated terrorist bombings in Syria killed more than 150 civilians and significantly disturbed the situation in the country, and more in our round-up.
US And Russia Compete For Dominance Of Vietnam Base Strategic To South China Sea
The US and Russia are competing for dominance of a base in Vietnam, which is strategic to the South China Sea and could determine the outcome of the crisis.
Progress On Official Ceasefire In Syria; Trump Tells British Leaders Not To Be Poodles
When asked about UK involvement in Iraq, Trump said, “I don’t see it as war crimes. I just think [Blair] goes down as somebody who did a terrible job.”
Rival Libyan Armies Prepare for Sirte Battle, Pentagon Reveals US Troop Deployment
The Obama administration revealed that US special operations forces have been deployed in Libyan “outposts” for months along with other western forces.
Al Qaeda Leaders Call for Jihad and Emirate, Syrian Coalition Alliance Weakens
The fighting in Syria continues. The US and Russia continue to work on cessation of hostilities. Al Qaeda calls for unity jihad and an emirate in Syria.