World Military Spending Rose to Nearly $2 Trillion in 2020 US expenditures added up to an estimated $778 billion, accounting for 39% of the world's military spending
Report: CIA Chief Made Unannounced Trip to Afghanistan Some CIA-trained groups in Afghanistan that have a history of slaughtering civilians are being turned over to the Afghan government
Japan to Host Joint Military Drill With France and US Amid China Tensions The US's European allies are boosting cooperation with countries in the region to counter China
China Says US, UK are ‘Empires of Hacking’ in Response to British Accusation UK cyber spy chief said China could 'control the global operating system'
Pentagon Deploys Additional Forces to Afghanistan Over Fears of Taliban Attacks The US is sending B-52 bombers to Afghanistan and keeping an aircraft carrier in the Gulf
Pentagon Contractors Left in the Dark on Afghanistan Withdrawal Plan There are currently 16,832 Pentagon contractors in Afghanistan, the head of CENTCOM said 'most' will leave under Biden's withdrawal plan
Report: US Open to Lifting ‘Terror’ Sanctions on Iran’s Central Bank Biden administration might not be willing to lift Trump's terror designation of the IRGC
Israeli Officials Headed to DC to Protest US Return to Iran Deal The US and Iran are currently working out what sanctions the Biden administration is willing to lift to revive JCPOA
Venezuela’s Guaido Taps $152 Million in Funds Stolen by US The Biden administration has no plans to change Venezuela policy and the country remains under crushing sanctions
Top General Expresses ‘Concern’ Over Afghanistan Withdrawal CENTCOM chief doesn't believe Afghan military can stand on its own, which could be used to justify keeping Pentagon contractors in the country
