February 2018
The US and Three European Countries Condemn Iran's Non-Compliance with Yemen Arms Sanctions
The US and three European countries condemned Iran for violating arms sanctions related to Yemen, following a UN report. This condemnation comes after Russia vetoed…
Close Advisor to Benjamin Netanyahu Testifies Against Him
Shlomo Filber, a close advisor to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, has agreed to testify against him in a corruption case in exchange for immunity…
Germany and France Emphasize: Europe Must Be Able to Defend Itself Independently
German and French defense ministers emphasized the need for Europe to develop strategic autonomy in defense, especially in light of potential reduced U.S. involvement. They…
Germany Plans to Change Its Military Strategy in Iraq
Germany is shifting its military strategy in Iraq from training Kurdish Peshmerga forces to focusing on overall stability in the country. This change was announced…
Crisis in Israel-Poland Relations
A crisis has erupted between Israel and Poland over a new law criminalizing the acknowledgment of Poland's involvement in Nazi crimes during WWII. This law…
Merkel: Coalition Government Talks Will Be Difficult
Angela Merkel announced that negotiations with the Social Democrats to form a coalition government are expected to be challenging and may extend beyond the initial…