Tag: Military

  • Mass resignations cripple IDF, sparking manpower crisis

    Mass resignations cripple IDF, sparking manpower crisis

    A “wave” of high-profile resignations has rocked the embattled Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), with some former officers complaining about a lack of promotions. Joining the outgoing soldiers are two Colonels and the army’s International Spokesman Lieutenant Richard Hecht. Why It’s Important: A manpower crisis of this magnitude could jeopardize Tel Aviv’s ongoing mission of the…

  • US Army guts 24k positions amid crippling shortfalls

    US Army guts 24k positions amid crippling shortfalls

    The US Army announced the slashing of 24k troop positions amid recruitment shortfalls, which currently affects nearly every branch of the military. The news comes amid a heightened risk of war with regional players in the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asian theaters. Why it matters: With military preparedness at an all-time low, many have…