U.S. Defense Secretary Confirms Military's Neutrality in the Coming Phase
The Pentagon appears to be seeking to reassure domestic and foreign entities about military institution stability, despite potential political challenges in the upcoming phase
November 7, 2024, 7:26 pm

U.S. Defense Secretary Confirms Military's Neutrality in the Coming Phase

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U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin declared to the armed forces that the Department of Defense is determined to ensure an orderly transfer of power to Donald Trump's incoming administration, emphasizing that the military institution will remain politically neutral and ready to implement "all legal orders".

Austin wrote in a message to the armed forces sent Wednesday night: "The U.S. military will also continue to stand apart from the political arena, standing guard over our republic with principle and professionalism; and standing with valuable allies and partners who enhance our security."

Trump managed to achieve a historic victory to become the second president in U.S. history to win presidential elections for two non-consecutive terms, following in the footsteps of Grover Cleveland.

The Republican candidate accomplished an unprecedented feat in winning the presidential race, becoming the forty-seventh president of the United States, after surpassing the 270-vote threshold in the Electoral College.

It's worth noting that Trump's previous term, at age 78, witnessed the first double parliamentary trial of a sitting president, and he is also the first former president to face criminal charges.

The race to the White House was marked by exceptional events, as Trump survived two assassination attempts, while President Biden unexpectedly withdrew allowing his Vice President Harris to enter the fray, while billions of dollars were pumped during months of heated election campaigns.

Trump had previously claimed - without evidence - victory in the 2020 presidential election against Biden, and his supporters stormed the Capitol building on January 6, 2021.

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BENEFIT, the Kingdom’s innovator and leading company in Fintech and electronic financial transactions service, has sponsored the BuildHer CityHack 2025 Hackathon, a two-day event spearheaded by the College of Engineering and Technology at the Royal University for Women (RUW).
Aimed at secondary school students, the event brought together a distinguished group of academic professionals and technology experts to mentor and inspire young participants.
More than 100 high school students from across the Kingdom of Bahrain took part in the hackathon, which featured an intensive programme of training workshops and hands-on sessions. These activities were tailored to enhance participants’ critical thinking, collaborative problem-solving, and team-building capabilities, while also encouraging the development of practical and sustainable solutions to contemporary challenges using modern technological tools.
BENEFIT’s Chief Executive Mr. Abdulwahed AlJanahi, commented: “Our support for this educational hackathon reflects our long-term strategic vision to nurture the talents of emerging national youth and empower the next generation of accomplished female leaders in technology. By fostering creativity and innovation, we aim to contribute meaningfully to Bahrain’s comprehensive development goals and align with the aspirations outlined in the Kingdom’s Vision 2030—an ambition in which BENEFIT plays a central role.”
Professor Riyadh Yousif Hamzah, President of the Royal University for Women, commented: “This initiative reflects our commitment to advancing women in STEM fields. We're cultivating a generation of creative, solution-driven female leaders who will drive national development. Our partnership with BENEFIT exemplifies the powerful synergy between academia and private sector in supporting educational innovation.”
Hanan Abdulla Hasan, Senior Manager, PR & Communication at BENEFIT, said: “We are honoured to collaborate with RUW in supporting this remarkable technology-focused event. It highlights our commitment to social responsibility, and our ongoing efforts to enhance the digital and innovation capabilities of young Bahraini women and foster their ability to harness technological tools in the service of a smarter, more sustainable future.”
For his part, Dr. Humam ElAgha, Acting Dean of the College of Engineering and Technology at the University, said: “BuildHer CityHack 2025 embodies our hands-on approach to education. By tackling real-world problems through creative thinking and sustainable solutions, we're preparing women to thrive in the knowledge economy – a cornerstone of the University's vision.”