Mattis leaving Pentagon, disappointed of fulfilling his hopes in West Asia
Donald Trump, the US President, has recently announced that his Defense Secretary, Jim Mattis, would leave the Pentagon at the end of February. This announcement came amid the removal of US troops from Syria. Mattis signed this order in spite of his opposition to Trump’s decision, and then he wrote his resignation letter! Thus Mattis […]
US Allies in Asia-Pacific Region Rattled after Mattis Quits
The abrupt resignation of US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis sparked concern among Asia-Pacific allies who credit the retired general with building trust and tempering isolationist impulses, regional officials and analysts said on Friday. The region – which includes strong US allies Japan, South Korea and Australia – hosts some of the world’s most volatile flashpoints, […]
US must stay in Iran’s nuclear deal, Defense Secretary Mattis tells senators
US Defense Secretary Jim Mattis says the administration of President Donald Trump must consider remaining a party to Iran’s nuclear deal with the world powers, as the international accord serves US national interest. Mattis’ remarks at a Tuesday Senate hearing comes in sharp contrast with Trump’s assessment that the nuclear agreement is an “embarrassment” to the […]