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Defense And Security Archive

Archives for October 2018

Politics
The US is sending 5,000 troops to the border. Here’s what they can and can’t do.The US is sending 5,000 troops to the border. Here’s what they can and can’t do.
Politics

They can fly aircraft and lend support, but they can’t detain anybody — and more may be coming.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Trump calls the Pittsburgh shooting “anti-Semitic” and a “wicked act of mass murder”Trump calls the Pittsburgh shooting “anti-Semitic” and a “wicked act of mass murder”
Politics

He made the comments ahead of a speech to the Future Farmers of America.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Trump has passed on every chance to unite the country during the pipe bomb crisisTrump has passed on every chance to unite the country during the pipe bomb crisis
Politics

Imagine how he’d act if the crisis were worse.

By Alex Ward
Politics
These are the federal charges against the suspected pipe bomb makerThese are the federal charges against the suspected pipe bomb maker
Politics

One charge includes attempting to kill a former president.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi’s murder was “premeditated”Saudi Arabia admits Khashoggi’s murder was “premeditated”
Politics

This is now a huge test for President Trump.

By Alex Ward
Politics
A former Secret Service chief explains how the government catches bomb makersA former Secret Service chief explains how the government catches bomb makers
Politics

Someone sent bombs to former top officials like Barack Obama. Here’s how that person can be caught.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
Turkey’s anger at Saudi Arabia over Jamal Khashoggi is about much more than a murderTurkey’s anger at Saudi Arabia over Jamal Khashoggi is about much more than a murder
Explainers

Turkey’s unrelenting pressure, explained.

By Alex Ward
Explainers
Trump may soon kill a US-Russia arms control deal. It might be a good idea.Trump may soon kill a US-Russia arms control deal. It might be a good idea.
Explainers

The INF Treaty controversy, explained.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Julian Assange is fighting the Ecuadorian government over a catJulian Assange is fighting the Ecuadorian government over a cat
World Politics

Worst. Houseguest. Ever.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Jared Kushner reportedly wants Trump to back Saudi crown princeJared Kushner reportedly wants Trump to back Saudi crown prince
Politics

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman has withstood criticism in the past.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
The US just punished Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi — in a very small wayThe US just punished Saudi Arabia over Khashoggi — in a very small way
World Politics

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin withdrew from a big conference in Saudi Arabia. That won’t change much.

By Alex Ward
Politics
Trump just threatened to send the military to the US-Mexico border — againTrump just threatened to send the military to the US-Mexico border — again
Politics

Here’s what the US military can do at the US-Mexico border.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Saudi Arabia may say it killed Jamal Khashoggi by accidentSaudi Arabia may say it killed Jamal Khashoggi by accident
World Politics

It’s possible this is all just an effort to absolve Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of blame.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
The weekend in the US-Saudi fight over Jamal Khashoggi, explainedThe weekend in the US-Saudi fight over Jamal Khashoggi, explained
World Politics

How Trump’s tough talk turned into a dodge about “rogue killers,” as well as further withdrawals from a swanky Saudi conference.

By Alex Ward
Politics
From “Mad Dog” to “Democrat”: How Defense Secretary Mattis lost TrumpFrom “Mad Dog” to “Democrat”: How Defense Secretary Mattis lost Trump
Podcast
Politics

Mattis is the anti-Trump. That finally caught up to him.

By Alex Ward