Michael Maloof

F. Michael Maloof is a former senior security policy analyst in the Office of the Secretary of Defense. At the Pentagon, his work included halting the diversion of militarily-critical technologies. Those cases served as an early warning to decision-makers of potential policy issues. He also provided training to border guards in the Caucasus and Central Asia. An RT national security contributor, Maloof appears regularly on RT International, RT America, RT Arabic and RT’s CrossTalk.

Bin Laden’s son may lead new generation of a resurrected Al-Qaeda, and the timing couldn’t be better Opinion
It appears that Hamza Bin Laden, a son of the late founder of Al-Qaeda, Osama Bin Laden, may be the heir apparent to lead the militant group, based on what the US State Department now says.
Mar 4, 2019 15:05
Jussie Smollett’s hate crime hoax exposes America’s shocking skepticism shortage Opinion
Jussie Smollett story is a microcosm of what is wrong with America and the mainstream media.
Feb 21, 2019 16:35
Trump’s neocons have always hated arms control agreements, INF is no different Opinion
The US’ possible withdrawal from the INF plays to the neocon narrative to oppose anything associated with Russia, since they never have emerged from a Cold War mentality and long have opposed any arms control pacts.
Dec 6, 2018 15:04
The notion that the US is in Syria for ‘stability’ is just plain nuts Opinion
The notion that the United States is in Syria – albeit illegally – to bring “stability” to the nation by chasing out remnants of Islamic State (IS, formerly ISIS) fighters is just plain nuts.
Oct 22, 2018 14:24
Trump administration will double down on its failed Afghanistan approach Opinion
Don't look for the Trump administration to pull out of Afghanistan any time soon.
Oct 10, 2018 16:13
Blackwater founder seeks to privatize Afghan war despite mercs getting butt kicked in Yemen Opinion
Upon departing as commander of US Forces Afghanistan, Gen. John Nicholson recently said that America's military strategy, revised a year ago under the Trump administration, is working.
Aug 29, 2018 16:27
America’s Pakistan policy shows White House ignorant of major geostrategic shift Opinion
While observers point to similarities in the rise of Donald Trump and Pakistan’s new prime minister, Imran Khan, that’s where they end as relations between the US and Pakistan enter into a serious period of political uncertainty.
Aug 24, 2018 13:19
US losing in Afghanistan: Like Viet Cong, Taliban knows that waiting it out will defeat invaders Opinion
The latest conflicting reports about whether or not the Taliban has taken the strategic city of Ghazni between the Afghan capital of Kabul and Kandahar reflect the dilemma and difficulties that the American forces face today.
Aug 14, 2018 16:02
Latest sanctions against Russia show Trump not in control of his administration Opinion
US President Donald Trump is not in control of his own administration, as evidenced by the latest round of sanctions imposed against Russia for the alleged involvement in the poisoning of the Skripals in the UK in March.
Aug 10, 2018 15:03
Trump confronts NATO paradox & European allies ahead of meeting with Putin Opinion
As President Donald Trump arrived at the meeting with NATO representatives in Brussels, it already proved contentious, with the US criticizing Europe's dependence on Russia over energy sources.
Jul 11, 2018 11:15

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