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How to rescue and rebuild the US-Saudi relationship

When he arrives in Riyadh this week, US President Joe Biden is poised to finally end the purgatory in which the US-Saudi relationship has languished since his inauguration. To many Americans, meaningful engagement with the Saudi government remains anathema given Saudi Arabia’s heavy-handed prosecution of the war in Yemen and …

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US Intel: Iran Set to Supply Hundreds of Drones to Russia

Iran is expected to supply Russia with “hundreds” of drones, some of which will be able to carry weapons for use in the conflict in Ukraine. Iran is also preparing to train Russian forces on operating these drones as early as July. The Iranian government is preparing to supply Russia …

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US Army’s Africa-focused task force hands reins to new boss with strong French ties

Maj. Gen. Todd Wasmund took command Thursday of the Vicenza, Italy-based task force in charge of the Army’s efforts in Africa. Wasmund replaced Maj. Gen. Andrew Rohling, who led the Southern European Task Force, Africa, for the past two years. Before the Vicenza posting, Wasmund served as the deputy commander …

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