Introduction In a stark reminder that the so-called Islamic State remains a lethal threat, the United States has launched a punishing series of airstrikes across eastern Syria. This decisive military action comes as a direct response to a brazen ISIS ambush that claimed the lives of three American personnel near the historic city of Palmyra,…
Introduction In the shadow of ancient Roman ruins, a modern-day tragedy has triggered a swift and deadly response. The United States military has launched a series of targeted airstrikes in eastern Syria, a direct retaliation for a brazen Islamic State (ISIL) ambush that killed three American service members and wounded several others. This escalation marks…
Introduction The specter of open conflict between the United States and Iran has roared back to life. Following former President Donald Trump’s declaration that he would order strikes if Tehran reconstitutes its nuclear or missile programs, Iranian officials have issued a stark warning of a ‘severe and crushing’ response. This exchange has plunged the already…
Introduction A new front has opened in the simmering trade war between the United States and the European Union, and the battlefield is digital. In an unprecedented public threat, the U.S. government has signaled it may target major European firms in retaliation for what it calls a “discriminatory” regulatory assault on American tech giants, setting…
