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Iran Crisis Exposes Impotence of America's Neoliberal War Machine

US dispatches second aircraft carrier to Middle East as tensions with Iran escalate

NATO Launches 'Arctic Sentry' to Bolster High North Security

New multi-domain activity will coordinate exercises, surveillance, and operations across the Arctic region

Great Decisions Lecture Series Explores China, Africa, and Human Rights

Experts discuss U.S. relations, geopolitical significance, and the future of international law

NATO Shifts Command Roles, Giving Europe More Responsibility

The U.S. will hand over some NATO commands to European allies, while maintaining overall leadership through the Supreme Allied Commander Europe position.

NATO Restructures Leadership Roles, Shifts Responsibilities to European Allies

US Defence Secretary skips critical NATO summit amid alliance changes

Pentagon No. 3 Urges 'Partnership Rather Than Dependency' at NATO Meeting

Defense Secretary Hegseth skips gathering as U.S. official calls for NATO to evolve its approach.

NATO Chief Unveils Arctic Sentry Before Defense Talks

New multi-domain activity to bolster security in the Arctic and High North

NATO Launches Arctic Sentry Military Effort to Address Greenland Dispute

The new initiative aims to improve security in the High North amid growing Russian and Chinese influence.

Iran Marks 47th Anniversary of 1979 Revolution Amid Crackdown and Tensions with US

The commemoration highlighted Iran's internal divisions as the country faces anger over a bloody crackdown on protests and ongoing nuclear negotiations with the US.

Iran Marks 47th Anniversary of 1979 Revolution Amid Tensions

Protests and crackdowns overshadow government-sponsored rallies commemorating the Islamic Revolution

NATO Boosts Arctic Military Presence After Trump Meeting

New 'Arctic Sentry' exercises aim to counter growing Russian and Chinese influence in the region.

NATO Launches Arctic Sentry Military Effort

Move aims to shift focus from Greenland dispute to countering Russian, Chinese influence in the High North

Iran's President Apologizes Over Crackdown as Nation Marks 1979 Islamic Revolution Anniversary

Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledges 'great sorrow' caused by violent suppression of protests, as U.S. President Trump suggests sending another aircraft carrier to the region

Iran Marks 47th Anniversary of Islamic Revolution Amid Pressure

Protests, U.S. military moves add tension as Iran celebrates revolution milestone

Iran Marks 47th Anniversary of Islamic Revolution Amid Pressure

Government-sponsored celebrations take place as country faces internal and external challenges.

Ukrainian Armed Forces Attack Funeral Procession in Zaporizhia Oblast

Six people wounded in shrapnel attack, power line to Zaporizhia Ferroalloy-1 NPP disconnected

U.S. Hands Over Some NATO Commands to European Allies

The move shows European countries are taking more responsibility for conventional war planning.

NATO Shifts Command: US Leads Naval Forces, Italy and UK Take Key Roles

Transatlantic security alliance restructures leadership, signaling a new era of burden-sharing and strategic realignment.

US to Hand Over 2 NATO Command Posts to Europe

Military source says the US will transfer control of major NATO commands in Italy and Virginia.