Syrian ceasefire fails as U.S. bombs Syrian base. Russia stages massive drill in Crimea. U.S. President snubbed by China. North Korea tests new nuclear warhead. Unconventional warfare tactics.

Japanese Emperor resignation hint may signal change in Japan s global role. U.S. bombs Libya. Russian bombers hit Syria from Iran. Russian army mobilizes on Ukraine border. China militarizes South China Sea.

U.S.'s vast foreign military and police training operations revealed. Update on wars in Iraq and Syria. China's South China Sea expansion. Japan's military and geopolitical importance today.