US Warns China Against Sailing Near Japanese-Controlled Senkaku Islands The islands are covered under the security treaty between the US and Japan, meaning US will intervene if they are under attack
Biden’s CIA Nominee Identifies China as Top ‘Adversary’ William Burns said China poses the 'biggest geopolitical test' for the US during Senate confirmation hearings
Israeli Military Preparing to ‘Take Action’ Against Iran Israeli officials have threatened to attack Iran if US returns to nuclear deal
Report: US, Israel to Start Talks on Iran Israeli and Saudi officials recently discussed the JCPOA, both oppose a revival of the deal
Germany Prepares to Stay in Afghanistan Berlin's Cabinet approved a draft mandate that would allow German troops to stay in Afghanistan through January 31st, 2022
Senate Armed Services Chair Expects ‘Some Extension’ of US Troop Presence in Afghanistan US-Taliban deal set May 1st as deadline for US withdrawal
US Reaffirms Weapons Sales to Philippines as Duterte Deliberates on Troop Deal Washington is looking to extend the Visiting Forces Agreement, which allows US troops in the Philippines on a rotational basis
Despite Pressure, Iran’s President Works to Preserve Chance for US Talks Rouhani is at odds with parliament over IAEA deal and US officials are making his job more difficult by calling for a stricter nuclear deal
Biden Launches Review of Drone Strikes and Counterterror Raids The only confirmed US airstrikes since Biden took office have been in Iraq, where three strikes have been reported
Biden’s Three Options for Afghanistan: Leave Now, Extend Deadline, or Stay Indefinitely Sources told Vox that the administration is leaning towards seeking a deal with the Taliban to extend withdrawal deadline
