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16th April, 2013
US official cancels creation of new drone medal
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is canceling the creation of a new military medal for drone and cyber warriors, and instead wants military leaders to develop a special pin or device.
Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel is canceling the creation of a new military medal for drone and cyber warriors, and instead wants military leaders to develop a special pin or device.
23rd February, 2013
Nato may station up to 12,000 troops in post-2014 Afghanistan
There has been uncertainty over the US role as Washington and Kabul negotiate an accord on the legal status of US troops after 2014.
There has been uncertainty over the US role as Washington and Kabul negotiate an accord on the legal status of US troops after 2014.
16th February, 2013
Backlash against new US medal for drone pilots
Opponents say the medal's rank is too high and sends a signal that the Pentagon does not sufficiently value the sacrifices of front-line troops.
Opponents say the medal's rank is too high and sends a signal that the Pentagon does not sufficiently value the sacrifices of front-line troops.
8th February, 2013
Panetta warns of crisis in military readiness
Leon Panetta said that if the billions of dollars in budget cuts are allowed to stand, he would have to throw the country's national defense strategy ''out the window''.
Leon Panetta said that if the billions of dollars in budget cuts are allowed to stand, he would have to throw the country's national defense strategy ''out the window''.
19th January, 2013
US to take ‘all necessary steps’ to protect citizens: Panetta
The US would “take all necessary steps to protect our people” from the threat of Al Qaeda-affiliated militants in north Africa.
The US would “take all necessary steps to protect our people” from the threat of Al Qaeda-affiliated militants in north Africa.
11th January, 2013
US focused on Syria’s chemical arms after Assad: Panetta
“I think the greater concern right now is what steps does the international community take to make sure that when Assad comes down,” Panetta said.
“I think the greater concern right now is what steps does the international community take to make sure that when Assad comes down,” Panetta said.
8th January, 2013
Obama to host Afghan president Friday at White House
US President will host Hamid Karzai for talks centered on the long-term security compact between the two countries.
US President will host Hamid Karzai for talks centered on the long-term security compact between the two countries.
3rd August, 2012
Israel’s intentions towards Iran — the pressing question
Some commentators believe Netanyahu will only respond to a clear and powerful message from Barack Obama.
Some commentators believe Netanyahu will only respond to a clear and powerful message from Barack Obama.
31st July, 2012
US defence secretary to meet Egypt’s new leader
It will be Panetta's first opportunity to speak with President Mohamed Mursi of the long-banned Muslim Brotherhood.
It will be Panetta's first opportunity to speak with President Mohamed Mursi of the long-banned Muslim Brotherhood.
30th July, 2012
Panetta says sanctions haven’t yet worked in Iran
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is acknowledging that international sanctions have not achieved their aim of compelling Iran to rein in its nuclear ambitions.
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta is acknowledging that international sanctions have not achieved their aim of compelling Iran to rein in its nuclear ambitions.
30th July, 2012
Syria says it recaptures Aleppo district after battle
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said attacks on Aleppo were putting the nail in the coffin of Assad's government.
US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said attacks on Aleppo were putting the nail in the coffin of Assad's government.
18th July, 2012
Syria ‘rapidly spinning out of control:’ Panetta
Syria is “rapidly spinning out of control,” US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Wednesday, hours after a suicide bombing in Damascus killed three top Syrian security officials.
Syria is “rapidly spinning out of control,” US Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said Wednesday, hours after a suicide bombing in Damascus killed three top Syrian security officials.
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22nd June, 2012
The darkest days of the US-Pakistan relationship
Given America’s troubles during this election season, it’s simply not politically expedient to be advocating a long-term relationship with Pakistan.
Given America’s troubles during this election season, it’s simply not politically expedient to be advocating a long-term relationship with Pakistan.
10th June, 2012
US fighting its own war in tribal areas: Panetta
US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta said that the US would continue to pressurise Pakistan to act effectively against the Haqqani network.
US Defence Secretary Leon Panetta said that the US would continue to pressurise Pakistan to act effectively against the Haqqani network.
10th June, 2012
US, Pakistan beginning to look more like enemies
A senior US official described the relationship as ''the worst it has ever been.''
A senior US official described the relationship as ''the worst it has ever been.''
7th June, 2012
US reaching ‘limits of patience’ with Pakistan: Panetta
Pakistan “has to take action” against safe havens used by the Haqqani network in its semi-autonomous tribal belt, Panetta told a news conference in Kabul.
Pakistan “has to take action” against safe havens used by the Haqqani network in its semi-autonomous tribal belt, Panetta told a news conference in Kabul.
6th June, 2012
Panetta says India ‘lynchpin’ for US strategy in Asia
At a think-tank in the Indian capital, Panetta said that military ties had dramatically improved over the past decade.
At a think-tank in the Indian capital, Panetta said that military ties had dramatically improved over the past decade.
1st June, 2012
US to expand Asia role without permanent bases
A new strategy focused on Asia will bring more troops to the region over the next decade and high-tech weapons designed to project American power.
A new strategy focused on Asia will bring more troops to the region over the next decade and high-tech weapons designed to project American power.
28th May, 2012
The going price of getting away with murder: would $33m be enough
Dr Afridi was committing treason against King Asif Ali Zardari, otherwise known as the President of Pakistan.
Dr Afridi was committing treason against King Asif Ali Zardari, otherwise known as the President of Pakistan.
17th May, 2012
US to bolster Israel’s anti-rocket shield: Panetta
The United States plans to bolster an Israeli anti-rocket system with $70 million in assistance this year and more funding is likely in the future, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said.
The United States plans to bolster an Israeli anti-rocket system with $70 million in assistance this year and more funding is likely in the future, Defense Secretary Leon Panetta said.
