Новости за 21.02.2020

Spotted this UK article from 2019 and within are remarks on historical operations. Here is an obscure one, well for me: ---Quote--- The Japanese conducted an air-drop to seize Menado airfield in Indonesia in January 1942, and rapidly conducted a linkup with marine infantry who were able to...

New York Times Slammed for Taliban Leader Op-Ed: 'Feels Like a Leaflet Flyover'

New York Times Slammed for Taliban Leader Op-Ed: 'Feels Like a Leaflet Flyover' by Brian Flood – Fox News

U.S., Taliban Set to Sign Deal

U.S., Taliban Set to Sign Deal

U.S.-Taliban Deal is a “Massive Opportunity,” Says U.S. Negotiator SWJED Fri, 02/21/2020 - 8:51am

After a year and a half of negotiations, the U.S. and Taliban have reached an interim agreement to reduce violence for a period of seven days. If that agreement holds, the two sides will formalize a pact that would lead to intra-Afghan negotiations and a phased U.S. troop withdrawal. Although the reduction in violence is an important achievement, it is but one step on a long, rocky road to peace... Читать дальше...

How the Philippines’ Withdrawal from its Security Pact with the US Could Threaten the Country and Region SWJED Fri, 02/21/2020 - 12:38am

While the termination of the VFA does not necessarily mean a complete end to cooperation between the Philippines and the United States, it does set a precedent that makes continued cooperation more doubtful. Certainly, the Philippines has the right to self-determination. But withdrawing from the VFA could have overwhelmingly negative consequences... Читать дальше...

Record Breaking U.S. Airstrikes Pushing al-Shabab Fighters Into Urban Areas

Record Breaking U.S. Airstrikes Pushing al-Shabab Fighters Into Urban Areas by Shawn Snow – Military Times

In NYT Op-Ed, Taliban’s Deputy Leader - Wanted by the FBI - Pushes for Complete US Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan

In NYT Op-Ed, Taliban’s Deputy Leader - Wanted by the FBI - Pushes for Complete US Troop Withdrawal from Afghanistan by Diana Stancy Correll - Military Times

Global Terror-Finance Watchdog Set to Sanction Iran

Global Terror-Finance Watchdog Set to Sanction Iran by Benoit Faucon and Ian Talley - Wall Street Journal