Special to WorldTribune.com The Obama administration made a “willful decision” to arm terror organizations in Syria that led to the rise of Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL), former U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) chief Michael Flynn said. Flynn said that, despite warnings from top officials, President Barack Obama’s decision to arm and train […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. intelligence community has warned that Al Qaida could replace Hamas in the Gaza Strip. A leading member of the U.S. intelligence community said Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant could dominate the Gaza Strip. Defense Intelligence Agency director Michael Flynn said the toppling of Hamas by Israel […]
Special to WorldTribune.com Geostrategy-Direct.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. intelligence community has determined that Al Qaida was expanding in North Africa. Officials said Al Qaida has formed groups throughout North Africa and the Sahel regime. They cited the new Al Murabitoun, which has been operating in Algeria and Niger over the last year. “This newly formed […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — Despite billions of dollars worth of U.S. equipment, Iraq has been unable to secure much of the country. Officials said the Iraqi military and security forces failed to properly use U.S. combat platforms and munitions to quell Al Qaida. They said the government of Prime Minister Nouri Al Maliki has […]
Special to WorldTribune.com WASHINGTON — The U.S. intelligence community has determined that Egypt failed to stabilize the Sinai Peninsula and that Al Qaida is using the area for regional attacks. The intelligence community assessed that Islamist militias continued to operate throughout Sinai despite reinforcements of Egypt’s military and security forces. Officials said Al Qaida-aligned militias […]