military action

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The UN court has in recent days been hearing from representatives of Venezuela and Guyana over the centuries-old dispute that has at times threatened to spill over into military action.

From Barron's • May 9, 2026

Von Wilpert has strongly criticized the prospect of unilateral military action, particularly regarding Iran.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

WASHINGTON—President Trump said Wednesday that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed a pause in military action in Ukraine during a phone call.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 29, 2026

Under pressure from the United States, Petro has stepped up military action against the guerrillas in recent months.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

But they also were aware that deploying a weapon of such enormous power would not be a military action; the Super’s value would be strictly “psychological,” General Bradley declared.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik