armed

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Cuba’s armed forces once fielded tens of thousands of well-trained soldiers during the height of the Cold War, deploying to conflicts from Angola to Syria.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 22, 2026

As the chart shows, over time oil appears less sensitive to Trump’s remarks about a potential deal to end an armed conflict that is now in its 12th week.

From MarketWatch • May 21, 2026

Its worsening fuel shortages are likely to imperil its security apparatus and the operational capability of its armed forces.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026

On Monday, Iran officially announced the formation of the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to manage traffic through the strait which it said should be within the boundaries communicated by the Iranian armed forces.

From Barron's • May 19, 2026

By autumn of 1860, Americans struggled with the spread of armed conflicts over slavery, and American newspapers reflected the country’s grim mood.

From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock