Apart from their commitment to European security, having US air force bases in Europe allows Washington to deploy assets quickly for non-NATO missions in the Middle East and Africa, says Maj General ...

China has built up economic and military ties across the Indian Ocean. The region holds 40% of the world’s offshore oil and four of the most important maritime chokepoints.

STUTTGART, Germany — China’s growing network of ports in Africa could serve as a precursor to the creation of more military bases, according to a new report by a Pentagon-affiliated think tank.

Libya has just had a training visit from a B-52 bomber as U.S. generals try to tempt local leaders to eject Russian forces.