China Seeks Military Foothold in Egypt, Courting Elites to Counter U.S. Influence training
The relationship between the Nasser Military Academy—now renamed the Military Academy for Postgraduate and Strategic Studies—and Chinese military institutions is undergoing a qualitative transformation...
The Dragon’s Dilemma: China’s Strategic Playbook for a U.S.-Iran War
China categorically rejects the joint US-Israeli military threats of a potential strike against Iran. Current Chinese support for Iran (as of early 2026) revolves...
Discipline or Dominance? Reading Xi’s Military Moves
Since the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th Central Commission for Discipline Inspection earlier this month, rumours about the fate of two of China’s...
Assessing the First Year of Trump’s “Golden Dome” Defense Initiative
One year after its launch, President Donald Trump's Golden Dome missile-defense initiative has made limited progress due to technical disputes and concerns over space-based...
Russian Technology in North Korea’s Nuclear Submarines with Implications for South Korea and America
The Korean Peninsula is witnessing verbal provocations from the Kim regime not seen since the aftermath of the 2010 shelling of Yeonpyeongdo and sinking...
Washington Signals Strategic Shift as Seoul Steps Forward on Nuclear Deterrence
The United States and South Korea have agreed to deepen cooperation on Seoul’s pursuit of a nuclear-powered submarine, marking a significant evolution in the...
Taipei Watches Beijing Closely as China’s Top General Falls Under Probe
Taiwan has stepped up its monitoring of China after what it calls “abnormal” changes within Beijing’s military leadership. The concern follows China’s announcement that...
The 2026 U.S. NDS and the Scenario of Prolonged Military Confrontation in the New World Order
The 2026 U.S. National Defense Strategy (NDS 2026) reflects a fundamental adjustment in Washington’s security thinking amid intensifying great-power competition. This article analyzes NDS...
Sweden’s Command on Finland’s Northern Flanks and Crucial Role in NATO
Sweden is NATO’s newest member, and its presence in the organization is invaluable. Having a foothold on the Baltic Sea, along with one of...
Killing Machines: How AI-Powered Autonomous Weapons Are Changing Modern Warfare
While machines designed to fight like soldiers may seem like a fiction, many companies are striving to make them a reality. A market has...