UK’s delayed decision on F-35 purchase may be too little, too late
London, UK – 7 April 2012 By Robert Densmore F-35 STOVL choice for Great Britain comes too late A controversial decision by the UK government to purchase the vertical takeoff…
European ground offensive in Somalia would put civilians in harm’s way
Brussels, Belgium – 1 April 2012 European Union plans to launch ship-based strikes against land targets in Somalia have come under fire from experts who say such action would carelessly…
Calderon’s war on narco cartels cripples Mexican security
Brussels, Belgium – 1 March 2012 by Jonathan Dowdall Mexican President Felipe Calderon’s six year campaign of high-profile killings against top cartel leaders has failed to produce stability and is…
Al Shabaab escalates Somali violence, spreads terrorism beyond borders
London, UK – 31 January 2012 Written by Jonathan Dowdall and Robert Densmore Increased military pressure was being exerted on Somalia’s Al Shabab militants on Monday in the wake of…