Politics
Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukrai...
U.S. Senate passes $95 billion bill containing aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the bill to Republican-controlled House of Representatives, where its chances of becoming law face long odds.Lawmakers...
Senate passes $95 billion aid package for Ukrai...
U.S. Senate passes $95 billion bill containing aid for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, sending the bill to Republican-controlled House of Representatives, where its chances of becoming law face long odds.Lawmakers...
Sweden looking to join NATO but Hungary wants s...
Hungary has joined Turkey in adding more hurdles to Sweden’s Nato bid, with Budapest expected to extract further concessions from its western allies before ratifying the expansion of the military...
Sweden looking to join NATO but Hungary wants s...
Hungary has joined Turkey in adding more hurdles to Sweden’s Nato bid, with Budapest expected to extract further concessions from its western allies before ratifying the expansion of the military...
Kadyrov reportedly in a coma
Ukrainian military intelligence (GUR) confirms reports that Chechen leader Kadyrov is in coma. Ramzan Kadyrov is the son of former Chechen President Akhmad Kadyrov, who switched sides in the...
Kadyrov reportedly in a coma
Ukrainian military intelligence (GUR) confirms reports that Chechen leader Kadyrov is in coma. Ramzan Kadyrov is the son of former Chechen President Akhmad Kadyrov, who switched sides in the...
What's NATO up to?
NATO is preparing for a joint command and staff exercise in 2024, its largest one since the end of the Cold War, involving over 40,000 troops. The Steadfast...
What's NATO up to?
NATO is preparing for a joint command and staff exercise in 2024, its largest one since the end of the Cold War, involving over 40,000 troops. The Steadfast...
NATO Summit
Leaders at the two-day NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, opened a way to Sweden’s accession to the alliance, provided new security commitments to Ukraine and made the strongest...
NATO Summit
Leaders at the two-day NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, opened a way to Sweden’s accession to the alliance, provided new security commitments to Ukraine and made the strongest...
Biden, Modi keeping up on US-India ties
On June 22 the White House opened its doors for the Indian prime minister Narendra Modi with goals to make some deals on defense and commerce directed towards countering...
Biden, Modi keeping up on US-India ties
On June 22 the White House opened its doors for the Indian prime minister Narendra Modi with goals to make some deals on defense and commerce directed towards countering...
Factions & Groups by Region
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Americas
Who: Mara Salvatrucha (MS‑13) Founded: 1980s among Salvadoran migrants in Los Angeles Region they operate: Central America, Mexico, and cities across the United States Allies and enemies: Local alliances shift;...
Americas
Who: Mara Salvatrucha (MS‑13) Founded: 1980s among Salvadoran migrants in Los Angeles Region they operate: Central America, Mexico, and cities across the United States Allies and enemies: Local alliances shift;...
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Europe & Turkey
Who: Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) Founded: 1978 as a Kurdish Marxist‑inspired movement Region they operate: Southeastern Turkey, northern Iraq, and diaspora communities in Europe Allies and enemies: Connected to broader...
Europe & Turkey
Who: Kurdistan Workers’ Party (PKK) Founded: 1978 as a Kurdish Marxist‑inspired movement Region they operate: Southeastern Turkey, northern Iraq, and diaspora communities in Europe Allies and enemies: Connected to broader...
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Southeast Asia
Who: Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) Founded: Early 1990s in the southern Philippines Region they operate: Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago, sometimes into Malaysia Allies and enemies: Has had links to...
Southeast Asia
Who: Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG) Founded: Early 1990s in the southern Philippines Region they operate: Mindanao and the Sulu Archipelago, sometimes into Malaysia Allies and enemies: Has had links to...
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South Asia & Central Asia
Who: Al-Qa‘ida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) Founded: Announced in 2014 as Al‑Qaida’s South Asia branch Region they operate: Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh Allies and enemies: Loyal to Al‑Qaida...
South Asia & Central Asia
Who: Al-Qa‘ida in the Indian Subcontinent (AQIS) Founded: Announced in 2014 as Al‑Qaida’s South Asia branch Region they operate: Afghanistan, Pakistan, India, and Bangladesh Allies and enemies: Loyal to Al‑Qaida...
