US General John Nicholson appointed NATO Commander in Afghanistan

A US Senate Armed Services Committee has confirmed the nomination of General John Nicholson to the commander of the NATO forces in Afghanistan. He will succeed outgoing commander US General John Campbell. His appointment comes at a time when serious ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2016

NATO launches biggest Trident Juncture Military Exercise in Italy

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has launched Trident Juncture Military Exercise in Italy to test the alliance’s ability to respond to new security threats. It will also demonstrate NATO’s capability to deal with conventional military engagements to more subtle hybrid warfare ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2015

Taliban captures northern Afghan city of Kunduz

Taliban militants have captured the strategic northern Afghan city of Kunduz in a massive assault involving hundreds of fighters. This massive attack comes a day before the first anniversary of President Ashraf Ghani’s unity government. It is also one of ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2015

US launches biggest NATO airborne drills since Cold War in Europe

The US military has launched the largest NATO airborne drills dubbed as Swift Response 15 since the end of the Cold War to enhance security and stability in the European region. Swift Response 15 will be month long simultaneous multinational ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015

US approves major Non-NATO Ally status to Tunisia

United States has approved major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA) status to Tunisia. Decision in this regard was taken by US State Department. With this Tunisia became the 16th country to become a MNNA of US. Background In May 2015, US President ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015

Afghanistan and United States sign Bilateral Security Agreement

After much delay, Afghanistan and US have signed a BSA (Bilateral Security Agreement) that will chart the course for the two countries post withdrawal of majority of American troops. The BSA was signed in Kabul. This long term security pact ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2014

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