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US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis. Reuters
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US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis addresses a news conference during a NATO defense ministers meeting at the Alliance headquarters in Brussels, Belgium, February 16, 2017. (Reuters)
Washington Worried about ‘Destabilizing’ Russian Military Presence near Baltics
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis on Tuesday criticized on Tuesday Russian military build-up near countries in the Baltic region, deeming it “destabilizing”. Asked during a trip to Lithuania about the Russian missile deployment, Mattis told a news conference: “Any...Caption:
Jim Mattis at his confirmation hearing. (J. Scott Applewhite/Associated Press)
Mattis and Trump: The Odd Couple that Works
As President Trump nears the 100-day benchmark, it’s a good moment to examine the relationship that has evolved between the mercurial and inexperienced commander in chief and his unflappable defense secretary, Jim Mattis. It’s an unlikely partnership, but so far it...Caption:
US Defense Secretary James Mattis (R) and US Army General John Nicholson (L), commander of US forces in Afghanistan, hold a press conference in Kabul. (AFP)
Mattis Hints at Russian Role in Arming Taliban in Afghanistan
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis suggested on Monday that Russia may be providing weapons to the Taliban in Afghanistan. He told a news conference in Kabul that the US must confront Russia for providing weapons to the Taliban for use against American-backed forces in...Caption:
U.S. Defense Secretary Jim Mattis speaks at the opening of the 53rd Munich Security Conference in Munich, Germany, February 17, 2017. REUTERS/Michael Dalder