James Stavridis

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Will America have some presence in Afghanistan?

Experts feel that it will take a military force of 5,000 to keep pressure on Taliban

The remaining US troops in Afghanistan conduct Special Operations missions with Afghan partner forces

Biden can bring US and Europe back together

A lot has changed on the other side of the Atlantic over the last four years

President-elect Joe Biden smiles as he speaks at The Queen theatre in Wilmington

What Biden’s foreign Policy will look like

Biggest differences between the new president and the old one: experience and civility

President-elect Joe Biden waves to supporters as he leaves the Queen theatre after receiving a briefing from the transition COVID-19 advisory board on November 09, 2020 in Wilmington, Delaware.

Mediterranean is the world’s most dangerous hot spot

Situation is delicate with confrontation between Nato allies Greece and Turkey very likely

In this taken Monday, Aug. 10, 2020, Turkey's research vessel, Oruc Reis, centre, is surrounded by Turkish navy vessels as it was headed to Antalya in the Mediterranean

What is the India-China stand-off about?

Tensions between the two military powers is dangerous and solving it is very important

India believes China occupies nearly 40,000 square kilometres of its territory

Ukraine's importance stretches beyond Europe’s borders

Trump’s phone call with Zelensky is bad domestic politics and terrible geopolitics

US President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky shake hands during a meeting in New York on September 25, 2019.

Johnson’s Brexit gamble has security implications

Departure of the UK from EU not only weakens the union, it saps America’s global strength

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson speaks during the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly on September 24, 2019 at the United Nations Headquarters in New York City.

There’s still a path forward with Taliban

US must demand a six-month ceasefire before beginning any troop withdrawal

Marine General Kenneth McKenzie, head of U.S. Central Command, speaks with U.S. troops while visiting Forward Operating Base Fenty in Jalalabad, Afghanistan, September 9, 2019

What Iran will do next, and how to stop it

US, European allies must get ready to sweep mines, escort tankers and launch cyberattacks

Strait of Hormuz

‘Denuclearisation lite’ is way ahead with North Korea

US would likely demand a full, verifiable accounting of Pyongyang’s weapon stockpiles

Jose Luis Barros/©Gulf News

How the US can keep the Strait of Hormuz open

Only a global alliance will deter Iran from attacks at sea

An oil tanker is seen after it was attacked at the Gulf of Oman, in waters between Gulf Arab states and Iran, June 13, 2019.

Europe should help US turn the heat on Iran

Washington should focus on allies and push Europeans to help force Tehran back to talks

Muhammed Nahas/©Gulf News

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