international security
United States to Russia: Show real commitment to Minsk
“Russia speaks of peace, and then fuels conflict,” Samantha Power, U.S. permanent representative to the U.N., said in her February 17 remarks to the...
‘A betrayal of all our faiths’
“We are not at war with Islam,” President Obama told local, federal and international leaders at a three-day global summit. “We are at war with people...
Empowering communities to counter violent extremism goal of Washington summit
Representatives from 60 countries are meeting in Washington February 17-19 with the shared goal of defeating violent extremism.
The White House Summit to Counter Violent...
National Security Strategy: From assistance to partnership with Africa
The National Security Strategy, released by the White House in February, sets the goals and priorities that guide American foreign policy toward achieving peace...
Daesh is being pushed back by air, land and online as...
A global coalition of over 60 partners, including five Arab countries, continues to blunt Daesh’s momentum with airstrikes, coordinated logistical support and messaging to...
U.N. report: Daesh beheads some Iraqi children, buries others alive
A recent United Nations report spotlights the brutality of Daesh toward yet another segment of society: Iraq’s children.
In its February 4 report, the U.N....
Obama: Russia’s aggression in Ukraine reinforces U.S. and allied unity
In his February 9 remarks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel at the White House, President Obama said international sanctions against Russia that were imposed...
Religious scholars declare their positions on Daesh
Islamic scholars from throughout the Ummah have condemned Daesh for committing crimes in the name of Islam. Read their words:
Sheikh Ahmed al-Tayeb
The Grand Sheikh of...
What does the National Security Strategy mean for Ukraine?
The United States released its National Security Strategy (NSS) on February 6. The document sets out principles and priorities to guide American foreign policy...