Senate Democrats Blocked Watchdog for Ukraine Aid — Ignoring Lessons From Afghanistan
The U.S. special inspector who monitored billions of dollars in U.S. waste in Afghanistan cautions about repeating the same mistakes in Ukraine.
World
Niger Coup Leader Joins Long Line of U.S.-Trained Mutineers
Brig. Gen. Moussa Salaou Barmou, who trained at Fort Benning, Georgia, helped oust Niger’s democratically elected president.
Soldiers Mutiny in U.S.-Allied Niger
Is this the 11th coup by U.S.-trained troops in the region since 2008?
Wagner Group Disappeared and Executed Civilians in Mali
The Russia-linked mercenaries worked with Mali’s longtime U.S.-backed military to kill and loot with impunity, according to a new Human Rights Watch report.
Wanted for Murder, an Army Vet Escaped to Ukraine — and Fought the Russians
Facing extradition to Florida, Craig Lang joined an ultranationalist militia in Ukraine after Russia invaded in 2022.
Making a Killing
Saudi Arabia’s Huge U.S. Investments Lose Money — but Buy Influence
Following Saudi Arabia’s purchase of the PGA Tour, a new Senate report revealed the dictatorship’s ballooning share of the American economy.
Russian Militia Has Links to American Neo-Nazi and Anti-Trans Figures
The leader of the anti-Putin Russian Volunteer Corps is publicly connected to Robert Rundo and Christopher Pohlhaus.
With Ukraine’s Cluster Bombs Killing Its Own Citizens, Biden Readies Order to Send More
A new Human Rights Watch report says Ukraine’s use of the internationally banned weapon has led to civilian casualties.
Voices
Prigozhin Told the Truth About Putin's War in Ukraine
Yevgeny Prigozhin is a disinformation artist whose failed rebellion was marked by a burst of radical honesty.
Drone Wars
Israel Ramps Up Drone Sales to Morocco for Its Colonial War in Western Sahara
Morocco recognized Israel as part of the Abraham Accords — and is reaping its rewards against the Polisario Front.