World May 01 Outgoing U.S. Indo-Pacific commander urges more action to counter China’s military power The Biden administration calls the People’s Republic of China the only country with the will, intent and military strength to change the world order. The U.S. military officer responsible for China and the vast area from Hawaii to India is…
World Apr 29 ‘New Cold Wars’ examines America’s struggles with China and Russia In 1991, the Soviet Union ceased to exist, and with it the Cold War. At the same time, China was amid its rapid expansion. Now, Russia is again a principal adversary and China is a much stronger competitor. Nick Schifrin…
World Apr 19 Why Israeli and Iranian officials downplayed apparent retaliatory strike in central Iran There is an uneasy calm across the Middle East after both Israeli and Iranian officials had muted responses to Israel's apparent retaliatory strike in central Iran. The region had been on edge since an unprecedented Iranian attack and Israeli vows…
World Apr 18 U.S. hits Iran with new sanctions while urging Israel against military response On Thursday, President Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s top national security aides talked about Israel's potential response to the Iranian drone attack. U.S. officials think Israel shouldn't respond militarily and are trying to increase economic and diplomatic pressure on…
World Apr 17 How will Israel respond to Iran’s drone attack? Middle East experts offer views For decades, Israel and Iran have fought one another in the shadows and through proxies. That all changed this past weekend with Iran's direct attack on Israel. Israeli officials said they will retaliate but world leaders are urging restraint. Nick…
World Apr 16 Sudan marks 1 year of brutal civil war as humanitarian crisis worsens This week marks one year since the start of war in Sudan. What began as an internal power struggle has produced the world’s largest displacement crisis. More than 8 million people have fled their homes, around 16 million are facing…
World Apr 15 Allies urge restraint as Israel vows to respond to Iran’s unprecedented drone attack Tensions remain high in the Middle East as we wait to see if Israel responds to Iran's barrage of drones over the weekend. President Biden said while the U.S. commitment to Israel is unwavering, the administration would not support a…
World Apr 14 Israel weighs its response to Iran’s attack as world leaders rush to contain conflict World leaders are scrambling to keep conflict in the Middle East from spiraling out of control a day after Iran carried out its first-ever direct assault on Israel with drones and missiles. Nick Schifrin reports on the attack and John…
World Apr 12 Israel awaits possible retaliatory attack from Iran and proxy forces Warning signs are flashing red throughout the Middle East and beyond as Israel and the U.S. await a possible Iranian response to the attack on its last week in Damascus, Syria. That Israeli airstrike killed one of Iran's senior military…
World Apr 11 U.S. bolsters military ties with Japan and Philippines amid Chinese provocations President Biden hosted the leaders of Japan and the Philippines on Thursday, sending a strong message of unity to Beijing. The administration says the network of alliances and partnerships in Asia is expanding in direct response to actions by China.