Security & Conflict
Pokrovsk’s Fall Weakens Ukraine in U.S.-Led Negotiations, But Frontline Holds
Russia has reportedly captured parts of Pokrovsk in Donetsk, though Ukraine still holds positions in the northern sections. The city, largely in ruins, was...
Why South Korea’s Nuclear–Powered Submarines Plan Sets a Dangerous Precedent
In a landmark decision, the US has approved South Korea’s plan to build nuclear–powered submarines (SSNs). The decision was announced following a meeting between...
Macron’s Warning, Bremen’s Wallet: Europe’s New Space-Defense Era
When French President Emmanuel Macron inaugurated France’s Space Command in Toulouse on 12 November 2025 and declared that “space is no longer a sanctuary;...
China Inc’s Quiet but Powerful March Into Vietnam Amid US Tariffs
China and Vietnam historic rivals with a complicated political past are deepening economic ties at a moment when Washington is trying to push its...
The Taliban’s Afghanistan: A Nation at War With Itself
Another rather sinister sign that the instability of the political situation in the country did not end when Taliban returned to power but only...
Why Are Smuggling Balloons Shutting Down Lithuanian Air Traffic
Smuggling balloons crossing the Belarusian border have led to multiple airport shutdowns in Vilnius, Lithuania, with authorities labeling these incidents a "hybrid attack" by...
US Core Security Interests – The Trump Corollary
“The threat that I worry the most about vis-a-vis Europe is not Russia, it’s not China, it’s not any other external actor. What I...
Defense Firms Target Africa’s Drone Market at Major Egypt Expo
Quadcopters, electromagnetic rifles, and an AI navigation system were showcased at one of the largest arms exhibitions in Africa and the Middle East. The...
How Cambodia and Thailand’s Militaries Measure Up
Fresh tensions erupted along the Cambodia–Thailand border after Thailand launched airstrikes, accusing Cambodia of violating a U.S.-brokered ceasefire. The flare-up comes after Bangkok suspended...
Iran’s Maritime Power Play: Strategic Patterns and the 2024 Strait of Hormuz Crisis
As global geopolitical attention is fixated on the wars in Gaza and Ukraine, Iran has chosen to optimize its strategic position in the most...