Andrew Thornebrooke
National Security Correspondent
Andrew Thornebrooke is a national security correspondent for The Epoch Times covering China-related issues with a focus on defense, military affairs, and national security. He holds a master's in military history from Norwich University.
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Key Takeaways From Trump–Putin Summit on Ukraine
Although both sides touted progress, the meeting did not yield a breakthrough to end the war. Trump is set to pass on details to Zelenskyy and NATO.
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Trump to Meet Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15
The U.S. president will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of an effort to bring the war in Ukraine to a close.
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Trump Gives Russia 10 Days to Agree to Ukraine Cease-Fire or Face Sanctions
‘I don’t know if it’s going to affect Russia, because [Putin] wants to obviously, probably keep the war going,’ Trump said.
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Russia Launches Iranian Satellite into Orbit
A Russian rocket carried the Iranian-built satellite into orbit from a commercial launch facility in the far-east province of Amur.
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Pentagon Revokes Approval for Officers to Speak at Aspen Security Forum
The Pentagon revoked permission for a dozen officials to speak at the Aspen Security Forum, accusing its organizer of not supporting DoD priorities.
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Why Trump Has Changed Tack With Russia and What’s Next
The U.S. president is giving the green light to new weapons shipments to Ukraine and sanctions on Russia as negotiations with Moscow over its war stall.
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Pentagon Assesses Iran Nuclear Program Set Back ‘1 to 2 Years’
‘Certainly all of the intelligence that we’ve seen suggests … those facilities were completely obliterated,’ Defense Department spokesperson Sean Parnell said.
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Rwanda, DR Congo Sign US-Brokered Peace Agreement in Washington
The African nations signed a peace deal that will see the withdrawal of Rwandan troops that have supported rebel forces in Congo and killed thousands this year.
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What to Know About Iran’s Attack on US Facilities in Qatar and Al Udeid Base
Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base is a critical military installation for the U.S., but Iran’s attack appears primarily symbolic in nature.
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What to Know About Iran’s Nuclear Program
Iran’s besieged nuclear program has created highly-enriched uranium but it is unclear whether Tehran could build a nuclear weapon.
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Key Takeaways From Trump–Putin Summit on Ukraine
Although both sides touted progress, the meeting did not yield a breakthrough to end the war. Trump is set to pass on details to Zelenskyy and NATO.
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Trump to Meet Putin in Alaska on Aug. 15
The U.S. president will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin as part of an effort to bring the war in Ukraine to a close.
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Trump Gives Russia 10 Days to Agree to Ukraine Cease-Fire or Face Sanctions
‘I don’t know if it’s going to affect Russia, because [Putin] wants to obviously, probably keep the war going,’ Trump said.
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Russia Launches Iranian Satellite into Orbit
A Russian rocket carried the Iranian-built satellite into orbit from a commercial launch facility in the far-east province of Amur.
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Pentagon Revokes Approval for Officers to Speak at Aspen Security Forum
The Pentagon revoked permission for a dozen officials to speak at the Aspen Security Forum, accusing its organizer of not supporting DoD priorities.
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Why Trump Has Changed Tack With Russia and What’s Next
The U.S. president is giving the green light to new weapons shipments to Ukraine and sanctions on Russia as negotiations with Moscow over its war stall.
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Pentagon Assesses Iran Nuclear Program Set Back ‘1 to 2 Years’
‘Certainly all of the intelligence that we’ve seen suggests … those facilities were completely obliterated,’ Defense Department spokesperson Sean Parnell said.
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Rwanda, DR Congo Sign US-Brokered Peace Agreement in Washington
The African nations signed a peace deal that will see the withdrawal of Rwandan troops that have supported rebel forces in Congo and killed thousands this year.
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What to Know About Iran’s Attack on US Facilities in Qatar and Al Udeid Base
Qatar’s Al Udeid Air Base is a critical military installation for the U.S., but Iran’s attack appears primarily symbolic in nature.
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What to Know About Iran’s Nuclear Program
Iran’s besieged nuclear program has created highly-enriched uranium but it is unclear whether Tehran could build a nuclear weapon.
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