Border closures and a freeze on financial transactions imposed after soldiers seized power are hurting millions, while Western nations remain divided over what to do.
Tag: United States Defense and Military Forces
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Senator’s Blockade of Military Promotions Begins to Cut Deep
Tommy Tuberville of Alabama has refused to lift his hold unless the Pentagon cancels a policy ensuring that service members have access to abortion.
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Facing Threats, U.S. Navy Struggles to Modernize Its Ships
A new generation of cheaper and more flexible vessels could be vital in any conflict with China, but the Navy remains lashed to big shipbuilding programs driven by tradition, political influence and jobs.
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Three American Lives Forever Changed by a Weapon Now Being Sent to Ukraine
The mother of a Marine and two veterans who served in Iraq reflect on the U.S. decision to send failure-prone shells to help the Ukrainian military battle Russia.
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A Time Capsule Full of Dirt Reveals Coins and a Medal
The nearly 200-year-old capsule appeared to contain little of value when it was unveiled Monday during a livestream from the U.S. Military Academy. An archaeologist later found six coins and a medal inside.