Articles by Dries Belet

Tuesday 13th April

Outrage in Kandahar after deadly NATO attack on Afghan bus

Dries Belet, 13 April 2010
NATO killings of Afghan civilians spark street protests in Kandahar. Obama presses Hu to collaborate on Iran sanctions. Kyrgyzstan’s defiant president ordered to yield. Israeli forces kill Palestinian militant near Gaza border. All this and more in today's security briefing.
Tuesday 6th April

Leaked video shows US gunships killing Iraqi civilians

Dries Belet, 6 April 2010
WikiLeaks website posts video showing US helicopter attack on journalists and civilians. Obama to announce overhaul of US nuclear strategy. Maoist rebels kill over 70 police in India. Deadly series of bomb attacks rock Baghdad. All this and much more, in today’s security briefing.
Tuesday 30th March

Uganda rebels deny northeast Congo massacre

Dries Belet, 30 March 2010
LRA rebel group denies any involvement in mass killings in Congo. Burmese opposition decides to boycott election. North Korea feared responsible for sunk South Korean ship. Afghan offensive in Kandahar to be launched in June. All this and much more, in today’s security briefing.
Tuesday 23rd March

Major Taliban allies in peace talks with Karzai

Dries Belet, 23 March 2010
Afghan president holds talks with leading militant group. Sudan threatens to throw out international election observers. Pakistani nuclear scientist AQ Khan to come under renewed investigation. North Korea to try American man for illegal entry. All this and much more, in today’s security briefing.
Tuesday 16th March

Venezuela obtains Chinese warplanes for ‘anti-drugs fight’

Dries Belet, 16 March 2010
Chinese J-8 attack jets delivered in Venezuela. Sri Lankan general goes on military trial while supporters protest. Nigerian militants attack city with car bombs. South African youth leader found guilty of hate speech. All this and much more, in today’s security briefing.
Tuesday 9th March

Burma publishes first of five new election laws

Dries Belet, 9 March 2010
Burmese military junta unveil laws for elections later this year. French navy captures 35 Somali pirate suspects. Bali bombing mastermind thought dead after shoot-out with Indonesian police. Iran calls for China to withstand sanctions pressure. All this and much more, in today's security briefing.
Tuesday 2nd March

Washington split by revised US nuclear strategy

Dries Belet, 2 March 2010
White House reconsiders nuclear weapons policy. Pakistani Taliban chief killed by US airstrike. Dubai moves to tighten Israeli entry ban. All this and much more, in today’s security briefing.
Tuesday 23rd February

McChrystal apologises for Afghan civilian casualties

Dries Belet, 23 February 2010
General McChrystal offers public apology for Afghans killed by NATO airstrike. Turkish top military officials arrested over alleged coup plot. US army has contingency plans for delaying Iraq withdrawal. Afghan immigrant admits plans to bomb New York subway. All this and much more, in today’s security briefing.
Tuesday 16th February

Top Taliban commander captured in Pakistan

Dries Belet, 16 February 2010
Taliban chief Mullah Baradar seized by US and Pakistani security services. Saudis doubtful about effectiveness of sanctions on Iran. Tensions in Kenyan government lead prime minister to seek international help. Libya orders complete visa ban for Europeans. All this and much more, in today’s security update.
Tuesday 9th February

France approves sale of high-tech warship to Russia

Dries Belet, 9 February 2010
International concern about sale of French amphibious warship to Russia. US aims for new sanctions on Iran “within weeks”. 197 people indicted for murder over Philippine massacre. Sir Lankan opposition leader treated “like an animal”. All this and much more in today’s security briefing.
Tuesday 2nd February

Iran takes critical stance on US missile defences

Dries Belet, 2 February 2010
Iranian officials attempt to discredit US missile defence deployments. China warns Obama over meeting with Dalai Lama. Somali Al Shabab unite with Al Qaeda’s jihad. Female suicide bomber kills 54 Iraqi pilgrims. All this and much more in today’s security briefing.
Tuesday 26th January

Yemen rebels offer truce to Saudi Arabia

Dries Belet, 26 January 2010
Houti Shi’ite rebels in Yemen want ceasefire with Saudi Arabia. Student killed in riots over Venezuelan media. ‘Chemical Ali’ hanged in Iraq. Hundreds arrested after violence in Nigeria. All this and much more, in today’s briefing.
Tuesday 19th January

Taliban terrorize Kabul in series of attacks

Dries Belet, 19 January 2010
Afghan forces battle Taliban militants in streets of Kabul. China stonewalls possible sanctions against Iran. Deadly violence erupts in Nigerian sectarian clashes. UN seeks additional troops for Haiti. All this and much more, in today’s security briefing.
Tuesday 12th January

China successfully tests missile interceptor

Dries Belet, 12 January 2010
China conducts missile system test following US-Taiwan arms sales. Optimistic poll raises hopes for Afghanistan. Israel plans new fence along Egyptian border. Iranian scientist killed in bomb attack. All this and more in today’s security briefing.
Tuesday 15th December

Leaked intelligence says Iran developing nuclear weapon

Dries Belet, 15 December 2009
Secret document shows Iran working on key nuclear bomb component. Car bomb kills eight near Kabul hotel. Japan postpones decision on US Okinawa base. Sri Lanka general denies surrendered Tamil rebels shot. All this and much more in today’s security update.
Tuesday 8th December

Coordinated bombings ravage heart of Baghdad

Dries Belet, 8 December 2009
Multiple explosions kill over 100 people in Baghdad. Gates to put pressure on Karzai in Kabul. US envoy commences talks with North Korea. Deadly attacks strike Pakistani cities. All this and more in today’s update.
Tuesday 1st December

China casts doubt on escalation of sanctions against Iran

Dries Belet, 1 December 2009
China calls for talks with Iran rather than sanctions. Obama to announce 34,000 troop increase. Israel lashes out at EU over Jerusalem. Philippine mayor charged over political massacre. Iran seizes five British sailors. All this and much more, in today’s briefing.
Tuesday 24th November

Obama to announce Afghan troop increase within days

Dries Belet, 24 November 2009
President Obama to make crucial decision on Afghan war soon. Israel, Hamas close to prisoner exchange deal. Philippines declare state of emergency after political massacre. Second blast at Russian arms depot kills eight. All this and much more, in today’s security update.
Tuesday 17th November

Karzai launches Afghan anti-corruption force

Dries Belet, 17 November 2009
Afghan government reveals new unit to tackle corruption. UN inspectors warn of more hidden nuclear sites in Iran. Thirteen Iraqi villagers killed by gunmen. China and US remain divided on Iran. All this and much more, in today’s security briefing.
Tuesday 10th November

Korean navies exchange fire in border incident

Dries Belet, 10 November 2009
South and North Korean ships clash off west coast. Iran charges US hikers with espionage. Japan promises $5 bn aid package for Afghanistan. Somali pirates expand operations. Fort Hood gunman linked to Al Qaeda. All this and much more, in today’s security update...
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