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There are still lots of unknowns about a leaked trove of classified US intelligence information. Secrets about Russia's war in Ukraine made their way online, then eventually into the news. The incident has been embarrassing for the Pentagon and the White House. In Russia, officials at the Kremlin and media commentators are all paying close attention. The World’s Daniel Ofman
Passover begins on Wednesday night, and millions will be celebrating with family, friends and acquaintances by sharing a festive meal and reading the Haggadah. It’s the traditional Jewish text which chronicles the Passover story and guides those celebrating the holiday through an epic account of redemption. Many Ukrainian Jews will be celebrating as well, and this year, an
The US military is facing a recruitment crisis. The US Army missed its target by 25% during the past fiscal year. Other branches of the military are also seeing a drop in recruiting. Military analysts say this personnel shortfall will have ripple effects at a time when overseas missions are increasing in Europe and the Pacific. The World's Daniel Ofman reports.
How will Antony Blinken manage US-Russia relations? Listen to the story. President-elect Joe Biden listens as his Secretary of State nominee Tony Blinken speaks at The Queen theater in Wilmington, Delaware, Nov. 24, 2020. Credit: Share On Tuesday, one of President Biden’s longtime confidants, Antony Blinken, was confirmed as the next US secretary of state. Blinken is a longtime statesman and foreign policy expert. Under the Obama administration, he served as the deputy national security adviser and later deputy secretary of state. Blinken is entering the job at a time of crisis. The p...
On Tuesday, one of President Biden’s longtime confidants, Antony Blinken, was confirmed as the next US secretary of state. Blinken is a longtime statesman and foreign policy expert. Under the Obama administration, he served as the deputy national security adviser and later deputy secretary of state. Blinken is entering the job at a time of crisis. The pandemic, climate change and US adversaries abroad present obstacles that he will encounter starting from Day One. One of Blinken’s biggest challenges will be managing America’s relationship with Russia. The World’s Daniel Ofman reports.