On May 25th, North Korea test-fired three missiles off the east coast after U.S. President Joe Biden left the region after a five-day tour in Asia. The armed test occurred after Biden announced his promise to defend Seoul and Tokyo against Pyongyang, North Korea’s capital and largest city. Pyongyang has
On May 15, President Biden approved the redeployment of American troops in Somalia. Biden’s decision, based on US Defense Secretary Llyod Austin’s request, will deploy “fewer than 500 American troops” (Reuters) that will not engage in combat. This redeployment was initiated to strengthen the front against Al-Shabab. White House Press
Last Monday, May 23rd, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz promised long-term military and economic support to Niger against Islamist insurgents. The Chancellor visited the 180 soldiers from the German Bundeswehr army, who are currently training Nigerien special forces in Tilla. The military camp is about 50 miles (80 km) from the
