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International News Coverage   Middle East, Terrorism and Counterterrorism Outrage in Mideast over IS killing of Jordan pilot Hamza Hendawi / Associated Press A video showing Islamic State militants burning a captive Jordanian pilot to death brought an outpouring of...

Fallon on Climate Security

Admiral William J. Fallon In the Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on Global Challenges and U.S. National Security Strategy, ASP board member Admiral “Fox” Fallon, United States Navy (Ret.) emphasized how climate change poses threats to our national...

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  International News Coverage   Middle East, Terrorism and Counterterrorism   Under-reported conflicts seen affecting millions in 2015 – TRFN Alex Whiting / Reuters While wars in Syria, Iraq and Ukraine make headlines in the West, around 30 other conflicts...

Challenges to the Navy in the Arctic Region

As the ice extent of the Arctic region continues to recede, the US Navy is tasked with maintaining security in a region of increasing importance. ASP has noted the Arctic’s strategic role for its energy resources, holding 22% of the world’s undiscovered recoverable...

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International News Coverage   Middle East, Terrorism and Counterterrorism   Planned Flogging of Saudi Blogger Raif Badawi Postponed Again Ian Black / The Guardian The planned flogging is being suspended after a medical committee assessed that he should not...