Patriot Paradox

AFP – Iraqi forces are “ready” to take over security operations in the country’s cities after American troops pull back on June 30, the general in charge of US-led coalition forces there said Sunday. Read the rest of this entry »

AFP – Baquba, the Iraqi city synonymous in recent years with murders, intercommunal killings and suicide bombings, is celebrating the imminent departure of US troops with balloons and bunting. Read the rest of this entry »

AFP – The 550.4-billion-dollar defense budget approved by US senators includes a plan to reform the controversial military tribunal process at Guantanamo Bay, the Armed Services Committee chairman said. Read the rest of this entry »

AFP – Iran’s growing influence in Latin America is a “potential risk” to the region, the newly-appointed head of the US Southern Command, General Douglas Fraser has warned. Read the rest of this entry »