Tag: US military presence

Categories World

Could US face ‘criminal liability’ for torture program? ICC greenlights inquiry into Afghan war crimes

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The International Criminal Court (ICC) has approved a probe into alleged war crimes committed in Afghanistan by the US and other parties, potentially exposing Washington to legal repercussions for its nearly 20-year occupation. … Read More >Could US face ‘criminal liability’ for torture program? ICC greenlights inquiry into Afghan war crimes

Categories EU

How many #DefenderEurope troops does it take to clear fallen trees from a road? US & British troops show master class!

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US and British troops shared a bonding experience over fallen trees (or one tree, judging by the photo evidence) at a barracks in western Germany — and took to social media to take full advantage of the optics. … Read More >How many #DefenderEurope troops does it take to clear fallen trees from a road? US & British troops show master class!

Categories Asia & Pacific

A Little Help From Their Friends: How Vietnam Withstood Largest Bombing Campaign in Human History

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Monday marks the 55th anniversary of the start of Operation Rolling Thunder, the US Air Force bombing campaign against North Vietnam which remains the largest sustained aerial bombing campaign in human history. … Read More >A Little Help From Their Friends: How Vietnam Withstood Largest Bombing Campaign in Human History

Categories EU

US Troops Cross Into Poland for Drills as Russian Military Warns of Exercises’ Offensive Intent

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Moscow has warned that it would “react” to the US-led exercises, known as ‘Defender Europe 2020’, although the response is expected to be limited to monitoring the provocative drills from within Russia’s own borders. … Read More >US Troops Cross Into Poland for Drills as Russian Military Warns of Exercises’ Offensive Intent

Categories World

Top Pakistani diplomat calls for ‘responsible’ withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in wake of peace deal with Taliban

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Pakistan’s foreign minister has urged the US to pull its troops out of Afghanistan in a responsible fashion, after US President Donald Trump said that the expected peace deal with the Taliban may bring American soldiers home. … Read More >Top Pakistani diplomat calls for ‘responsible’ withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan in wake of peace deal with Taliban

Categories USA

The Pentagon’s New Map: How to Know if America Is Your Enemy

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If your country is friendly toward Russia, China, or Iran, then today’s American Government is probably applying subversion, economic sanctions, or maybe even planning a coup, or (if none of those will succeed) probably is war-gaming now for a possible military invasion and permanent military occupation, of your country. … Read More >The Pentagon’s New Map: How to Know if America Is Your Enemy