Military history by country

NO.1 Education App in 12 Countries: Conects Q&A by Global EduTech Group ST Unitas

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Friday, March 20, 2020
Edutech, Edutech, Unitas, Unitas, Military history by country, Federal government of the United States, Military history

NEW YORK, March 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Conects Q&A, an education app developed by Global EduTech group ST Unitas, has taken app stores by storm.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, March 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Conects Q&A, an education app developed by Global EduTech group ST Unitas, has taken app stores by storm.
  • ST Unitas first stepped into the global market after acquiring The Princeton Review, a renowned US education institution, in 2017.
  • Conects Q&A was able to achieve such significant impressive success within a month of its global beta launch in mid-February 2020.
  • At the same time, it is a global EduTech service that aligns with ST Unitas' vision to help those in need to study and achieve their dreams."

Afghan-American Women Association (A-AWA) in Washington, DC Issues Statement on U.S.-Taliban Peace Agreement "Responsible Withdrawal from Afghanistan"

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Monday, March 9, 2020
Military history by country, Countries, Decades, In Afghanistan, War in Afghanistan, Taliban, Afghanistan, Afghan peace process, Amrullah Saleh

While this agreement could represent a viable beginning towards peace in Afghanistan through its facilitation of intra-Afghan talks, it also raises significant concerns.

Key Points: 
  • While this agreement could represent a viable beginning towards peace in Afghanistan through its facilitation of intra-Afghan talks, it also raises significant concerns.
  • History shows us that a peace deal that divvies up power and resources between political strongmen, the Taliban, and the warlords will fail.
  • The elected Afghan government and Afghan women must be at the table from Day 1 of the intra-Afghan talks.
  • Its withdrawal must be conditional on the Taliban upholding its part of the agreement, which should be verified by an international monitoring mechanism.

The American Legion: Taliban Agreement Cause for Skeptical Hope

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Saturday, February 29, 2020
Military history by country, Organizations, In Afghanistan, Politics by country, Afghanistan–Pakistan relations, Anti-Shi'ism, Government of Afghanistan, Taliban, Totalitarianism, War in Afghanistan, Taliban in Qatar

"We cannot forget that the Taliban comprised one of the most vicious and brutal regimes in history.

Key Points: 
  • "We cannot forget that the Taliban comprised one of the most vicious and brutal regimes in history.
  • At the same time, we are humane and deeply respect the sacrifices made by so many American families.
  • "The Taliban no longer rule Afghanistan and have expressed a desire to engage the legitimate government.
  • We have a right to expect the Taliban to abide by the agreement so that peace can finally come to this troubled region.

National Desert Storm War Memorial Association Receives $10 Million Pledge From Kuwait

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Monday, February 24, 2020
Military history by country, Man-made disasters, Countries, House of Al-Sabah, Grand Croix of the Légion d'honneur, National Desert Storm and Desert Shield War Memorial Act, Kuwait, House of Al Sabah, Jaber Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, Gulf War, Jaber

WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Desert Storm War Memorial Association (NDSWM) is pleased to announce Kuwait's $10 million pledge to help build the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial.

Key Points: 
  • WASHINGTON, Feb. 24, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Desert Storm War Memorial Association (NDSWM) is pleased to announce Kuwait's $10 million pledge to help build the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial.
  • Sheikh Salem Abdullah Al-Jaber Al-Sabah, expressed Kuwait's pleasure in contributing $10 million to the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial, stressing that this memorial, once complete, will embody and eternalize the strong relationship that exists between the State of Kuwait and the United States of America.
  • In June 2018, a site located in close proximity to the Lincoln Memorial and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial received approval.
  • Since 2011, the National Desert Storm War Memorial Association (NDSWM) has worked to achieve its singular mission, construction of the National Desert Storm and Desert Shield Memorial.

Minister MacAulay and Minister Park of the Republic of Korea meet in Ottawa

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
Man-made disasters, Warfare, Military history by country, Veterans' affairs, Minister of Veterans Affairs, Lawrence MacAulay, Korean War, Veteran

The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs of the Republic of Korea, ParkSamDuck, spent a day discussing issues that affect the wellbeing of Veterans.

Key Points: 
  • The Honourable Lawrence MacAulay, Minister of Veterans Affairs and Associate Minister of National Defence and the Minister of Patriots and Veterans Affairs of the Republic of Korea, ParkSamDuck, spent a day discussing issues that affect the wellbeing of Veterans.
  • They attended events to commemorate Canada and the Republic of Korea's shared military history and discussed the upcoming commemoration of the 70thanniversary of the Korean War.
  • A total of 18 United Nations member countries, including Canada, the United States and South Korea joined in the fight for peace.
  • More than 26,000 Canadians served by land, sea and air in defence of peace and freedom in Korea.

Curetis and Quaphaco Enter into Unyvero Distribution Partnership for Vietnam

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Thursday, February 6, 2020
Warfare, Man-made disasters, Military history by country, Curetis, Vietnam War

Quaphaco, headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, is a leading medical equipment supplier in Vietnam that is already working with numerous renowned global IVD manufacturers.

Key Points: 
  • Quaphaco, headquartered in Ho Chi Minh City, is a leading medical equipment supplier in Vietnam that is already working with numerous renowned global IVD manufacturers.
  • Under the agreement, Quaphaco has the exclusive right to commercialize Curetis Unyvero A50 instrument system and application cartridges for the diagnosis of severe infections in hospitalized patients in Vietnam.
  • Quaphaco is responsible for product registration that is expected by Q2-2020 and has committed to significantly invest into the market introduction of the Unyvero product line in Vietnam.
  • We are very pleased to work with Quaphaco as a highly committed partner in making Unyvero available in Vietnam, commented Oliver Schacht, PhD, CEO of Curetis.

RECOMMENDATION on the draft Council decision on the conclusion of the Free Trade Agreement between the European Union and the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam - A9-0003/2020

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Warfare, Man-made disasters, Military history by country, Association of Southeast Asian Nations, Southeast Asia, World Trade Organization, Trade agreement, Government procurement, Vietnam War

The EU and Viet Nam have concluded trade and investment agreements in December 2015 after more than three years of negotiations.

Key Points: 
  • The EU and Viet Nam have concluded trade and investment agreements in December 2015 after more than three years of negotiations.
  • On 17 October 2018, the Commission has sent the EVFTA to the Council of Ministers for approval and ratification by the European Parliament[2].
  • Viet Nam is a booming, competitive and connected economy with almost 100 million citizens, a growing middle class and a young and dynamic workforce.
  • It is also one of the most open and pro free trade economy in the region.
  • The EU is currently Viet Nams largest trading partner after China and the second largest export market after the US.
  • However, the Unions trade deficit with Viet Nam is relatively high, reaching Euro 27 billion in 2018.
  • With this agreement Viet Nam goes beyond its WTO commitments and provides for better access in a number of business subsectors (e.g.
  • Viet Nam and the EU have agreed on disciplines in line with the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA) rules of the WTO.
  • Conclusion The agreement is an important stepping-stone towards the EUs ultimate goal of a region-to-region free trade area with ASEAN countries.
  • It will encourage more European companies to be present in Viet Nam and promote better access for Vietnamese business to the EU market.
  • With trade and development chapter, the trade agreement is also an important tool to improve local business environment and social and environmental conditions.
  • With the agreement into force, the EU will have more leverage to pressure Vietnam on human rights and environmental issues.

New $12 Million Grant Competition Seeks to Create a Durable Future for Refugees

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Wednesday, January 29, 2020
Other Consumer, Consumer, Foundation, Other Philanthropy, Philanthropy, Warfare, Man-made disasters, Military history by country, LAMS, LAMS, Vietnam War

It is the first in a series of expected grant competitions facilitated by Lever for Changes partnership with ICONIQ Impact.

Key Points: 
  • It is the first in a series of expected grant competitions facilitated by Lever for Changes partnership with ICONIQ Impact.
  • This award is inspired by Ms. Lams experience immigrating from Vietnam to the U.S. in the 1980s.
  • Under the best of circumstances, uprooting a life and emigrating to a new country is hard, said Ms. Lam.
  • After fleeing war, violence or persecution, most refugees arrive in their new countries with few possessions and little support.

UK troops in Iraq

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Monday, January 6, 2020
Military history by country, Military, Foreign policy of the Barack Obama administration, Iraq–United States relations, Politics of Iraq, Responsibility to protect, NATO, Operation Shader, Iraq, Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant, Operation Inherent Resolve, American-led intervention in Iraq

This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the UK military in Iraq.

Key Points: 
  • This Commons Library briefing paper looks at the UK military in Iraq.
  • UK and other foreign forces are in Iraq at the request of the Iraqi Government either as part of the US-led Global Coalition against Daesh/ISIS in Iraq and Syria and/or the NATO training mission in Iraq.
  • The Library does not have exact numbers for UK troops in Iraq but the British Army and previous government estimates suggest approximately 400 personnel are on the ground.

Operation Shader

    • Operation Shader is the UK operational name for its support for the US-led Global Coalition against Daesh (ISIS).
    • The US operation is known as Inherent Resolve.
    • In September 2014 Parliament voted to support offensive military action in Iraq.
    • A debate, and vote, on extending offensive military action against Daesh in Syria was subsequently held and approved in December 2015.
    • The RAF is the primary service in this operation and has deployed a mixture of combat, surveillance, reconnaissance and refuelling/transport aircraft.
Personnel numbers

    The Ministry of Defence says about 1,350 UK personnel are involved in Operation Shader across the region (see map). The MOD has previously said a third of 1,200 personnel involved in Op Shader were on the ground in Iraq: approximately 400. The British Army website also gives a figure of 400 personnel.

The NATO training mission in Iraq

    • NATO set up a training mission in Iraq in October 2018 following a request from the Iraqi Government and a decision made at the Brussels Summit in July 2018.
    • Known as NATO Mission Iraq it is a non-combat mission focused on mentoring and advising national defence structures and military education institutions.
    • See more: NATO Mission Iraq factsheet (December 2019).
    • It is separate to the NATO training mission that ran in Iraq from 2004 to 2011.
    • A NATO spokesman said on 4 January 2020 training activities are temporarily suspended.

Personnel numbers

Families Of Americans Killed And Injured By al-Qaeda And Taliban Terrorists Sue Eight Multinational Corporations For Allegedly Financing The Attacks

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Friday, December 27, 2019
Military history by country, Organizations, Anti-Shi'ism, Afghanistan–Pakistan relations, Decades, Government of Afghanistan, Taliban, Totalitarianism, Terrorism, War in Afghanistan, State terrorism

The Anti-Terrorism Act case accuses these corporations of knowingly or recklessly supporting a terrorist campaign that attacked, killed, and wounded thousands of Americans in Afghanistan.

Key Points: 
  • The Anti-Terrorism Act case accuses these corporations of knowingly or recklessly supporting a terrorist campaign that attacked, killed, and wounded thousands of Americans in Afghanistan.
  • The Anti-Terrorism Act Complaint alleges a longstanding scheme to maximize profits by providing "protection payments" to the very terrorists who were murdering American servicemembers.
  • As Taliban terrorists continue to attack and kill Americans in Afghanistan, MTN's continued 'neutrality' towards the Taliban is as appalling as it is illegal.
  • For many of the survivors of these attacks and the families of those killed, much of what the investigation uncovered came as a shock.