May 30, 2019

Recent Threats From Iran Different Than Past, Chairman Says

The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff discussed the threat streams from Iran that provoked a response from the United States and also discussed the problem of deterring Russia, during a talk at the Brookings Institution in Washington.

March 21, 2019

Dunford Describes U.S. Great Power Competition with Russia, China

WASHINGTON -Russia and China are competitors to the United States and both nations are looking to overturn the current rules-based international order, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff said

March 14, 2019

Challenging Russian Information Operations Requires Whole-of-Government Approach

WASHINGTON — When it comes to competition “below the level of armed conflict,” such as information operations meant to influence adversaries, the U.S. can do more — and has the capacity to do so, the commander of U.S. European Command said.

Feb. 11, 2019

Defense Intelligence Agency Releases Report on Challenges to U.S. Security in Space

Washington, D.C. — The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) today released “Challenges to Security in Space,” a report that examines the space and counterspace programs that could challenge U.S. or partner interests in the space domain.

Nov. 28, 2018

Mattis: Actions in Ukraine Show Russia’s Word Cannot Be Trusted

WASHINGTON — Russia’s seizure of three Ukrainian ships in the Sea of Azov in contradiction to signed treaties and the Law of the Sea show that Russia cannot be counted on to keep its word, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis said at the Pentagon.

Sept. 29, 2018

NATO Moves to Combat Russian Hybrid Warfare

Russia is disturbing the peace, and NATO countries must combat its hybrid strategy, the alliance’s supreme allied commander for Europe said.

July 27, 2018

Communications Key in Solving International Disputes, Mattis Says

WASHINGTON — Reopening communications at the top line between the United States and nations such as Russia is essential in solving disagreements, Defense Secretary James N. Mattis told reporters at the Pentagon.

June 14, 2018

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Phone Call with Russian Chief of the General Staff Gen. Gerasimov

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. spoke with Chief of the Russian General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov by telephone today.

June 8, 2018

Readout of Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dunford's Meeting with Russian Chief of the General Staff Gen. Gerasimov

Joint Staff Spokesperson Col. Patrick S. Ryder provided the following readout: Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Joseph F. Dunford, Jr. and Russian Chief of the General Staff Gen. Valery Gerasimov held a meeting June 8 in Helsinki, Finland.

June 7, 2018

Dunford to Discuss Deconfliction With Russian Counterpart in Helsinki

WASHINGTON — The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff is meeting with his Russian counterpart in Helsinki to discuss the deconfliction of coalition and Russian operations in Syria, the state of U.S.-Russia military relations and other topics, a defense official said.