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Former defense secretary Mark Esper: President Trump suggested shooting protesters, missile str... Mexico Ukraine 2yrs
Defense Department wants former Sec. Esper to take out parts about Trump from forthcoming book,... 2yrs
Esper says he wanted to slow withdrawal until Taliban upheld deal Afghanistan 3yrs
Esper memo warned conditions weren't met for withdrawal from Afghanistan Afghanistan 4yrs
After Esper's expulsion: Trump supplies loyalists with Pentagon posts US 4yrs
Trump loyalists get top Pentagon jobs after Esper firing 4yrs
Trump loyalists get top Pentagon jobs after Esper firing 4yrs
China fears Esper’s exit raises risk of accidents and US hardline action China US Taiwan 4yrs
Trump could start operations on Iran after Esper firing, officials say Iran 4yrs
Trump taps former Special Forces officer to take over from Esper at Pentagon 4yrs
Trump fires US Defense Secretary Esper, names fifth Pentagon chief in four years US 4yrs
Trump's firing of his defense chief could be the start of a wild 72 days 4yrs
Trump tweets he's 'terminated' Defense Secretary Esper, effective immediately US 4yrs
Trump fires US Defense Secretary Esper US 4yrs
Trump fires Secretary of Defense, appoints replacement 4yrs
Trump says he has 'terminated' defense secretary Esper 4yrs
Trump fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper 4yrs
US defense chief Esper prepared resignation letter, report says US 4yrs
With eye on China, India and the U.S. sign accord to deepen military ties China India US 4yrs
 

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US, India sign defence pact after talks focused on China’s influence China India US 4yrs
Pompeo, Esper to push Trump's anti-China message in India China India 4yrs
Pompeo, Esper to push Trump’s anti-China message in India China India 4yrs
US officials Pompeo, Esper to visit India for annual talks India US 4yrs
Defense Secretary unveils a new strategy for bolstering allies and partnerships in an era of gr... US 4yrs
China, Russia using their growing strength to violate sovereignty of smaller states: US China US Russia 4yrs
US defense chief in Kuwait after death of emir Kuwait US 4yrs
Esper, Zarif visit Kuwait to extend US, Iran condolences after death of emir Kuwait US Iran 4yrs
Pacific nation of Palau invites US military to build bases as China seeks regional clout China Philippines US Palau 4yrs
Kono, Esper look to keep China in check, but challenges abound China 4yrs
Esper visit to tiny Palau highlights US-China competition China US Palau 4yrs
Esper visit to tiny Palau highlights US-China competition China US Palau 4yrs
Esper appears to backtrack on Beirut explosion cause after White House pushback 4yrs
US to cut troop presence in Afghanistan to ‘less than 5,000’ by November, Pentagon chief Esper... US Afghanistan 4yrs
Esper: U.S. will cut troop levels in Afghanistan to 'less than 5,000' US Afghanistan 4yrs
Esper says US troop levels in Afghanistan to go below 5,000 by end of November US Afghanistan 4yrs
Esper: 'Most believe' it was an accident, despite Trump's claim 4yrs
The Trump administration wants to make swift withdrawals from Germany Germany 4yrs
‘A momentary lapse of honesty?’ WATCH US Defense Secretary Esper saying NATO must ‘avoid PEACE... US 4yrs
Esper order aims to expand diversity, skirts major decisions 4yrs
Trump was talked out of firing Defense Secretary Esper over disagreement on protest response, W... 4yrs
WSJ: Trump nearly fired Esper in dispute over protest response US 4yrs
U.S. Defense Secretary Esper Invited To Moscow Military Parade US Russia 4yrs
'It's a dynamic situation': Esper does about-face on plan to return some 200 troops to home bas... US 4yrs
Protests continue as US defense secretary rejects Trump’s demand for troops US 4yrs
Defense Secretary Esper opposes Trump on using military to quell George Floyd protests 4yrs
Esper Says Trump Shouldn’t Invoke Insurrection Act to Police Protesters. 4yrs
Floyd protests: Esper opposes Trump threat to send military US 4yrs
Esper says he opposes deploying active-duty troops to states to quell protests 4yrs
Esper, in first trip since March, defends antivirus efforts 4yrs
Pentagon chief defends firing of navy captain who voiced virus concern US 4yrs
Esper says he hasn't read captain's plea from coronavirus-stricken carrier, dismisses evacuatio... 4yrs
Trump authorizes Pentagon 'to do what we need to do' after deadly attack on US & UK troops in I... US UK Iraq 4yrs
US defence chief likely to visit Pakistan later this month US Pakistan 4yrs
Defense Minister Akar discusses tensions in Syria's Idlib with US counterpart Esper US Syria Turkey 4yrs
German president slams Trump's 'America First' foreign policy in front of Pompeo and Esper US Germany 4yrs
Esper: U.S. Could Strike Iran Or Proxies 'Where Legally Available And Appropriate' US Iran 4yrs
Esper - Es gab keine konkreten Hinweise auf iranische Anschlagspläne 4yrs
Esper contradicts Trump claim Iran planned attacks on four US embassies US Iran 4yrs
Esper says he's seen no hard evidence embassies under threat US 4yrs
US wants to discuss steps for Iran to become ‘normal country’ without precondition – Esper says... US Iran 4yrs
Esper Says He ‘Didn’t See’ Specific Evidence Iranians Planned to Attack 4 Embassies US Iran 4yrs
WH briefing: "sophomoric and utterly unconvincing" about reasons for assassinating Suleimani 4yrs
Esper: Kataeb Hezbollah Will 'Likely Regret' Further Provocative Behav US Syria Iraq 4yrs
Iran may be planning attacks on US interests: Pentagon chief US Iran 4yrs
Esper: U.S. could 'take preemptive action' if Iran prepares fresh attacks US Iran 4yrs
(LEAD) U.S. defense secretary urges N.K. leader to exercise restraint | Yonhap News Agency US 4yrs
Indications Iran, forces it backs may be planning attacks: Esper 4yrs
Pentagon chief urges Iraq to stop attacks on bases housing US forces US Iran Iraq 4yrs
At least one Saudi national filmed Pensacola attack, US Defense Secretary Esper says US Saudi Arabia 4yrs
US military completes pullback from NE Syria – Esper US Syria 4yrs
US military completes pullback from NE Syria – Esper US Syria 4yrs
Esper 'flabbergasted' to learn of Navy secretary's secret White House outreach about Navy SEAL 4yrs
Pentagon chief fires Navy secretary over SEAL controversy 4yrs
Esper urges ‘very public posture’ on Chinese sea claims China US 5yrs
Pentagon's Esper says military justice ready to hold troops to account US 5yrs
South Korea must pay more for US troop presence: Esper US South Korea 5yrs
Esper says S Korea wealthy enough to pay more for US troops US South Korea 5yrs
Pentagon's Esper sees Syria pullback taking another 'week or so' US Syria 5yrs
Pentagon's Esper wants Turkey 'back in the fold' Turkey fold 5yrs
US troops, armoured vehicles going to Syria oil fields: Esper US Syria 5yrs
Esper: US troops, armored vehicles going to Syria oil fields US Syria 5yrs
U.S. Could Send Troops to Guard Oil Fields in Syria, Esper Says US Syria 5yrs
Esper: US troops, armored vehicles going to Syria oil fields US Syria 5yrs
Esper: US to leave more troops, armored vehicles to protect Syrian oil fields; US official says... US Syria 5yrs
US’s Esper has sharp words for Turkey over Syria invasion US Syria Turkey 5yrs
The Latest: US troops from Syria to leave Iraq in 4 weeks US Syria Iraq 5yrs
U. S. defense chief arrives in Baghdad for talks on U.S. troops leaving Syria US Syria Iraq 5yrs
US defense secretary in Iraq to discuss troops leaving Syria US Syria Iraq 5yrs
Esper arrives in Baghdad to discuss US troop deployments US Iraq 5yrs
US cutting troops but ‘still committed’ to Afghan solution: Esper US Afghanistan 5yrs
U.S. Defense Secretary Esper affirms 'longstanding commitment' to Afghanistan US Afghanistan 5yrs
Pentagon chief Esper says keeping some troops in NE Syria under discussion US Syria 5yrs
US defence chief in Afghanistan as US aims to restart peace talks US Afghanistan 5yrs
US ground troops will not enforce Syria 'safe zone': Esper US Syria 5yrs
Pentagon chief Esper says will press NATO allies to take measures against Turkey Turkey 5yrs
Esper: Turkey 'appears to be' committing war crimes in northern Syria Syria Turkey 5yrs
Trump impeachment: Esper indicates Pentagon will co-operate with inquiry 5yrs
Pentagon calls on Turks to halt "impulsive" Syria assault and says U.S. is "not abandoning" Kur... US Syria Turkey 5yrs
Esper criticises Turkey's offensive in Syria as 'impulsive' US Syria Turkey 5yrs
U.S. strikes in Afghanistan have increased on Trump's orders, Esper says US Afghanistan 5yrs