Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States, despite a suspension of major combat weapons deliveries, continues to grant preference to Egypt in military assistance. The Congressional Research Service reported that the suspension of deliveries by the administration of President Barack Obama has not affected preferred terms of military aid to Egypt. The terms included […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States is concerned about the rise of the Orthodox Jewish community in Israel, a report said. The Congressional Research Service said the growth of the Jewish community, particularly the Orthodox, has led to a significantly different government in Israel. In a report, CRS said the so-called ultra-Orthodox as […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has been concerned that it could lose naval access to Egypt’s Suez Canal, a report said. The Congressional Research Service asserted that the administration of President Barack Obama has been challenged by the massive opposition campaign against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi. In a report, CRS said the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. Congress has determined that international sanctions failed to stop Iran from its drive toward nuclear weapons. The Congressional Research Service, the research arm of the House and Senate, asserted that U.S. and United Nations sanctions have not hampered Teheran from advancing in its nuclear program. CRS said the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Congress has determined that Israel would lose U.S. defense aid amid the new policy of sequestration. The Congressional Research Service assessed that U.S. aid to Israel would decline because of restrictions on the defense budget in 2013. Sequestration requires the administration to cut $1 trillion in federal spending over the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has sought to maintain military cooperation with Egypt amid rising unrest against its first Islamist regime, a report said. The Congressional Research Service asserted that the administration of President Barack Obama and Congress have been closely monitoring the massive protests against Egyptian President Mohammed Morsi and the […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Syria is reported to have been a leading client of Russia’s defense sector in 2011. The Congressional Research Service said Russia achieved its biggest weapons agreement last year with Syria. CRS cited a Russian deal to sell 36 Yak-130 trainer aircraft for $550 million. In mid-2012, Moscow said it suspended […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Gulf Arab states provided a record year for U.S. arms exports. The Congressional Research Service said purchases by the six members of the Gulf Cooperation Council, particularly Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, provided the United States with its greatest arms export year. CRS said U.S. weapons sales for […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The United States has determined an increase in major Russian arms sales to Syria amid the revolt against President Bashar Assad. The U.S. Congress has been told that the Assad regime was equipped with a range of air and coastal defense systems to Damascus in 2011. The Congressional Research Service […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The Congressional Research Service has issued a report that called on the House and Senate to draft contingencies based on the ramifications of an Israeli military campaign to destroy Iran’s nuclear facilities. Titled “Israel: Possible Military Strike Against Iran’s Nuclear Facilities,” CRS, which briefs Congress on a range of issues, […]