February, 2022

• 2 February

  America Is Reaping What It Sowed in Ukraine

  

  So what are Americans to believe about the rising tensions over Ukraine? The United States and Russia both claim their escalations are defensive, responding to threats and escalations by the other side, but the resulting spiral of escalation can only make war more likely. Ukrainian President Zelensky is warning that …

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• 2 February

  US wants war in Ukraine, charges Russia at UN debate

  

  Russian Ambassador Vassily Nebenzia accused the United States of “whipping up tensions” and seeking to provoke a Russian invasion of Ukraine, in a debate at the United Nations Security Council over the mounting crisis in Eastern Europe. “The discussion about a threat of war is provocative in and of itself,” …

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• 2 February

  Iraqi Army Targets ISIS Remnants

  

  Iraq’s outgoing Prime Minister and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Mustafa Kadhimi, continues to ensure the country’s security by launching a campaign against ISIS remnants. ISIS and all armed organizations and factions are taking advantage of the intense political rivalry between blocs and parties. However, the Prime Minister maintained all …

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• 2 February

  United Arab Emirates intercepts missile fired by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants

  

  The United Arab Emirates on Monday intercepted a ballistic missile fired by Yemen’s Iran-backed Houthi militants as Israeli President Isaac Herzog was visiting — the third attack this month. The Middle Eastern country’s state-run media said the “attack did not result in any losses, as the remnants of the ballistic …

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• 2 February

  60 militants killed ahead of Burkina coup – France

  

  France says dozens of militants have been killed in Burkina Faso in operations involving local and French troops. The assaults were conducted as part of the French-led Operation Barkhane against Islamist groups in the Sahel region of Africa – before the 23 January coup. According to the French military, it …

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• 2 February

  Uganda, Congo Intensify Fight Against Islamic State-Linked Group

  

  Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo plan to intensify a joint military offensive against Islamic State-linked militants and degrade their ability to attack civilians. The first phase of the campaign against the Allied Democratic Forces that began with bombardments on Nov. 30 led to the capture of several of …

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• 2 February

  Taiwan Can’t Wait

  

  What America Must Do To Prevent a Successful Chinese Invasion In March 2021, Admiral Philip S. Davidson, then the commander of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, informed Congress that China could invade Taiwan within the next six years. In October, Taiwanese Defense Minister Chiu Kuo-cheng gave an even shorter timeline, asserting that …

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• 2 February

  Attacks raise fears of Islamic State resurgence in Sinai

  

  The recent death of five army troops in the Sinai Peninsula is giving rise to fears from a possible revival of the local Islamic State branch, given growing IS activities in other countries. Local security analysts warn against a possible resurgence by the Islamic State (IS) in the Sinai Peninsula, …

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• 2 February

  Iran on the agenda as Qatar emir meets Biden

  

  There is potential Doha could play a role in brokering a US-Iran prisoner exchanging following press reports of Iran-Qatar talks on the topic. President Joe Biden met Monday with the emir of Qatar, Sheikh Tamim Bin Hamad Al Thani, following reports that Iran asked for the Persian Gulf country’s help …

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• 2 February

  Sadr committed to forming Iraq’s first majority government

  

  The Coordination Framework, comprised of several Shiite parties is seeking a national unity coalition modeled on previous governments, while Sadr whose bloc won the majority of seats seeks majority government. The days ahead will tell us if Iraq’s difficult political process is to chart a new path by allowing the …

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