Roberto Abraham Scaruffi

Latest News Jan 15, 2013 Panetta: U.S. Support to French in Mali Aimed at al-Qaida U.S. and French defense leaders are hammering out details of intelligence, logistics and airlift assistance the United States will provide to French forces in Mali. ... Read more... Analysts: French Military Walks Fine Line in Mali France's military intervention in Mali has generally won praise both at home and abroad. Read more... Regional Defense Chiefs to Meet Over Mali Crisis West African defense chiefs plan to meet in Mali’s capital, Bamako, as part of a regional effort to re-take parts of northern Mali now controlled by Islamist militants. ... Read more... Featured Free Resource Fierce Homeland Security Tracks the latest news and developments in domestic national security. UK to provide logistical military assistance to Mali The UK is to provide logistical military assistance to Mali in order to help control rebel and extremist groups in the north of the country. Read more... Somali Rebels to Announce Fate of French Hostage Somali rebel group al-Shabab says it has reached a decision on the fate of French hostage Dennis Allex, who French forces tried to free in an unsuccessful operation. ... Read more... Letter from the President to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and the President Pro Tempore of the Senate Regarding the War Powers Resolution On January 11, 2013, French forces conducted an operation in Somalia in which they attempted to rescue a French citizen being held hostage by al-Shabaab. United States forces provided limited technical support to the French forces in that operation, but took no direct part in the assault on the compound where it was believed the French citizen was being held ... Read more... Featured Free Resource Government Technology Provides top government executives with the applied knowledge and tailored solutions they need to shape the future of their agencies and departments. Immunity For U.S. Troops In Afghanistan To Be Decided By Year-End Afghan President Hamid Karzai has said a decision on immunity for U.S. forces staying in the country after 2014 will be made toward the end of this year. ... Read more... US Vows Sustained Engagement in Central Asia The State Department’s top official for Central Asia arrives in the region to reassure leaders that Washington remains committed to the development and defense of Central Asia. ... Read more...