Christopher Harress

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Christopher is the defense reporter for International Business Times, counting on his four years as logistics officer in the British Royal Navy to inform his daily reporting on the nexus of business, politics, international affairs and defense. He came to IBT after graduating from the renowned investigative course at Columbia University's Graduate School of Journalism, where he delved into an array of topics, including FIFA corruption and employment discrimination against military veterans.
Once a freelancer, Christopher has reported from Senegal, all across Europe, New Zealand and Australia. His investigations have appeared prominently in the New York Times and FourFourTwo magazine, where he won an Overseas Press Club award for his reporting on the human trafficking of young soccer players from Senegal to France. Originally from Edinburgh, Scotland, he currently lives in New York and splits his time between playing Sunday league soccer and frightening people by wearing his kilt.

Northrop Grumman's RQ-4 Global Hawk Drone Beats Retirement And Gets $4 Billion In Pentagon Funding

The Global Hawk was set to retire from the U.S. Air Force in 2013, but now it gets seven more years -- and a lot more money.

NATO Presence In Afghanistan To Extend Beyond Current 'Resolute Support' Mission

Troops will now stay beyond the current Resolute Support mission, but how many and in what capacity is not yet known.

Georgia Closer To Gaining NATO Membership, According To Alliance Chief Jens Stoltenberg

If Georgia joins, Ukraine's long-shot bid may also get a boost.

Boris Nemtsov's Final Report Unveils Russia's Involvement In East Ukraine War And Pain Back Home

The murdered politician's final report outlines Russia's involvement in Ukraine and its toll in lives and money.

Russia And China Begin Mediterranean Military Exercises With Black Sea Port Visit

After a port visit to Russia's Black Sea commercial port of Novorossiysk, joint Russian-Chinese naval exercises begin Thursday in the Mediterranean.

US Secretary Of State John Kerry Travels To Russia To Meet Counterpart Lavrov And President Vladimir Putin

One day after the German chancellor, the head of U.S. diplomacy talks Ukraine (and more) with Putin.

Russia's Victory Day parade celebrates victory over the Nazis in 1945

Russia's Victory Day Parade In Moscow Will Celebrate 70th Anniversary Of WWII Victory, Showcase The Newest Military Technology

Not unlike Sovietologists in decades past, military analysts will be looking at Moscow's massive Victory Day parade to observe what Russia is up to.

Kuwait Buys F-18 Fighter Jets From Boeing In $3 Billion Deal

The $3 billion deal for 28 Boeing-built F-18 Hornets is a blow for the Europe-based manufacturers of the Eurofighter.

Russia's New T-14 Armata Tank Breaks Down During Victory Day Parade Rehearsal In Moscow

Russia's newest and most advanced tank broke down during Moscow's Victory Day parade rehearsals.

East Ukraine War: Grad Rockets Used For First Time Since Ceasefire, Says OSCE Chief

International observers say they've heard the heavy weapons being fired and seen the craters in the aftermath.

Pro-Russian Rebels Gearing For New Assault In East Ukraine, Says US Secretary Of Defense

The Pentagon chief and and NATO military commander agree: Rebel forces are gearing up for a new offensive.

Ukraine Ceasefire May Be About To Die Officially As Violations Reach Peak -- Or Moscow May Cool Off Conflict

Fighting has climbed to its most intense level since a truce that never really held was signed in February.

A-10 Thunderbolt Advocates John McCain And Kelly Ayotte Make Senate Plea To Save Embattled Aircraft

Sens. John McCain and Kelly Ayotte have shielded their pet warplane from cuts before. This time they have a big ace up their sleeve.

British Navy To Join Migrant Rescue Operations In Mediterranean Sea After Diplomatic Spat With Italy

HMS Bulwark will join the operation after being held up in port following a U.K. diplomatic spat with Italy over the fate of migrants after they are saved.

Once Guantanamo's Youngest Inmate, Canada Wants To Block Release Of Convicted Murderer Omar Khadr

Omar Khadr, the youngest inmate ever to have been imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay, spent 10 years there before being sent to Canada to serve the rest of his sentence.

Hillary Clinton Will Appear Before Panel On Benghazi And Give Testimony On Private Email Account

The former secretary of state also will answer questions regarding her use of a private email account.

President Obama Launches New Initiative Aimed At Helping Black And Hispanic Youths

President Obama has launched the My Brother's Keeper Alliance, a nonprofit to build on the work of his White House initiative for young men of color.

NATO Forces Begin Large Submarine Exercise In North Sea, While Estonia Hosts Its Biggest-Ever Ground Exercise

NATO is conducting large-scale exercises on its northern flank, where Russian vessels and planes are frequently seen.

Russia, China Navies To Hold In May First Joint Exercise In Mediterranean Sea

The Chinese navy in the Mediterranean Sea? Yes, to hold joint drills with Russia.

Norway Takes Over NATO's Baltic Air Policing Mission In Lithuania

The Scandinavian country takes over the first line of air defense against Russia.

An Iranian warship and speed boats take part in a naval war game in the Persian Gulf and the Strait of Hormuz, southern Iran

After Iran Ship Seizure, US Navy Decides To Accompany US Ships In The Strait Of Hormuz

American military ships will now accompany U.S.-flagged cargo vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran seized a cargo vessel.

Qatar Joins Middle East Military Buildup By Buying French Rafale Fighters

The massive order from the tiny emirate is the largest export order for the Rafale aircraft.

The F-35 Has More Engine Troubles, But It's Been Through Worse

The fighter's engines are pronounced unreliable, but the jet's engine manufacturer says it has fixed the problem.

Iran's Revolutionary Guard, Not Navy, Responsible For Seizing Cargo Ship In The Strait Of Hormuz

The Guard's navy may have taken the Maersk Tigris in an attempt to derail nuclear talks.

Iranian Navy Fires On Then Seizes Commercial Cargo Ship

The ship and crew have been taken to the Iranian port of Bandar Abbas, al Arabiya reported.

Poland Kills Russian 'Night Wolves' Biker Gang's Plan To Ride To Berlin Like The Red Army

It is believed the refusal of entry to the pro-Putin biker gang at the Polish border is tied to violence in East Ukraine and Russian actions in Crimea.