Next discussion of the progress of defeating are isis in iraq and syria. Well hear about Coalition Forces have made gains in the region and the role that they will play in combatting terrorism. Held by the middle east institute, this is an hour. Good morning everyone. Good afternoon depending on where you are. For the next hour or so ill be talking to major general, Deputy Commander resolve, which is the u. S. Led campaign against isis in iraq, and syria. Todays event is the ninth episode of the defense leadership series. Its a highlevel platform that we traded back in june, of this year. And it is a platform where current and former military in defense leaders from both the United States and the region are able to discuss some of the most important policy issues facing the two sides. We were extremely fortunate to integrate the series on june 10th, with a conversation, frank mckenzie. Since then weve had the honor of hosting some of the most seasoned leaders in the defensive space inc
Overshadowed by violence stained by claims of voter fraud. In a dramatic escalation, ethiopias Prime Minister is issued a 72 hour ultimatum to forces in the dissident region of to gray. Says the great Peoples Liberation front has 3 days to surrender, or brace for an all out assault on the regional capital. The Reuters News Agency has been reporting that to gray and forces have destroyed roads and bridges to slow the government offensive down. The Ethiopian Military plans to surround the city with tanks and artillery in an effort to end the nearly 3 week war. This is, according to a military spokesman, and in an address on state t. V. , residents were told to save themselves and leave the city while they still have the time to do so. Prime minister ahmed says, all humanitarian needs will be addressed and that his government would help with the eventually return and reintegration of refugees. As mammadov brings us more now from ethiopias capital. The Government Forces idea to reach the o
We created back in june of this year, and its a platform where current and former military and defense literature both the United States and the region are able to discuss some of the most important policy issues facing the two sides we were fortunate to inaugurate this series on june 10 with a conversation with the command of centcom frank mckenzie. Since then we have the honor of hosting some of the countries of brightest most seasoned leaders in the Defense Space including former u. S. Dp michele flournoy, current director grant, current centcom directory commander malloy who just transitioned into that role having served earlier as the commander. We also hosted u. S. Dp former u. S. Dp jim miller, former socom commander, the current security chief duke, former National Security affairs derek, and, of course, former Lebanese Armed forces commander or i should say rear admiral joseph. Let me take this opportunity to thank centcom and its leadership for the partnership with us at amy
We are awaiting updates from the keystone state this hour. We are expecting former Vice President joe biden to speak in prime time. First, the u. S. Stock market close the week with gains. The s p and nasdaq having both their best week since april hold into next week. Lets get the latest from Sarah Ponczek from new york. Investors dont seem to care about the uncertainty of the president ial election. Sarah they do not seem to care. Today, we did see a slowing in the rally. Look at where the major indexes didnt today. The dow element lower, the russell 2000 and smallcap cages lower by 1 or so. The constant remains that tech holds that leadership position. Albeit a small gain. It is unbelievable to watch the best weeks since april the 9 . Up 7 , the nasdaq up even though we have this delayed election result and we are not going to get a blue suite, still on question a little bit as it stands but with the outlook we have, markets do seem to be happy with it, even though last week it was i