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UK’s Hesitant Support in Iran Crisis Raises Questions Over Military Capability
Britain's cautious response to the rising conflict in the Middle East and its hesitation to defend allies from attacks have raised doubts about its...
The Missile Saturation Gambit: China’s Strategy to Lure American and Israeli Firepower into a Costly Trap
This new intelligence and military analysis, unprecedented in the world of military warfare, may be based on a controversial analytical view of what it...
China Raises Defence Spending as Military Modernisation Push Accelerates
China will increase its defence spending by 7% in 2026, continuing a steady military buildup aimed at modernising the armed forces by 2035 even...
Xi Unveils China’s New Economic and Tech Power Blueprint
China’s political leadership gathered in Beijing for the annual session of the National People's Congress, where President Xi Jinping unveiled an expansive blueprint outlining...
How Will the Iran War Take Shape?
Background
The war in the Middle East has entered its fourth day. Following the US-Israel (henceforth called the Allies) attacks on Iran, the latter has...
The Strategic Imperative for U.S. Engagement with Somaliland: Rethinking Policy Frameworks in the Red Sea Corridor
Abstract: The militarization of the Red Sea corridor has transformed this peripheral maritime zone into a critical nexus of global commerce and great-power competition....
America Can Pay, But Can It Reload?
War is expensive, but the price tag Americans notice first is often the wrong one. The early bills for air strikes, carrier operations, and...
Revolutionary Guards Take Wartime Helm, Pushing Iran Toward Harder Line
Iran's Revolutionary Guards have increased their influence in wartime decisions despite the loss of key commanders. This shift has led to a more aggressive...
Shelling and Explosions Rock Pakistan-Afghanistan Border, Forcing Mass Displacement
Heavy shelling and explosions along the Pakistan-Afghanistan border have pushed hundreds of families to flee their homes, as fighting between Pakistani and Afghan forces...
Hezbollah’s Iran War Gamble Sparks Political Crisis and Backlash at Home
Hezbollah’s sudden involvement in the ongoing Middle East conflict in support of Iran has sparked a political crisis at home in Lebanon, leaving the...