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Lawmakers debate energy independence, sanctions as Ukraine invasion continues

Lawmakers debate energy independence, sanctions as Ukraine invasion continues

by Vanessa Kjeldsen | Mar 2, 2022 | Featured, National Security

WASHINGTON, March 1 (UPI) — Russia’s invasion of Ukraine amplifies Sino-Russian threats to world order, experts and lawmakers agreed during a hearing Tuesday. “China is watching how the democratic nations of the world respond to Russia,” said...
Taliban victory in Afghanistan is a boon for global jihadist movement, defense expert says

Taliban victory in Afghanistan is a boon for global jihadist movement, defense expert says

by Zinya Salfiti | Sep 30, 2021 | Featured, National Security, Topics

WASHINGTON – Top defense experts said al-Qaida and the jihadist movement are big beneficiaries of the Taliban’s victory in Afghanistan at a Senate hearing Thursday, part of a series of congressional hearings aimed at understanding how the 20-year, $2 trillion war...
Pentagon defends leaner $525 billion budget

Pentagon defends leaner $525 billion budget

by Ben Kamisar | Feb 14, 2012 | National Security, Politics

WASHINGTON – Defense Secretary Leon Panetta warned Senators Tuesday that a failure to compromise on deficit reduction plans could jeopardize national security, leaving a “hollow” military in its wake. Panetta defended a Pentagon budget that requires $487 billion in...

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