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Should Canada Become a “Porcupine State”? Why the Idea Has Not Emerged Before and Why It Matters Now

People often perceive Canada's defense posture as closely aligned with the United States and integrated into continental and alliance structures such as NORAD and...

Treaty of Common Security amid Papua unrest, Russian basing claims

On November 12, 2025, aboard the HMAS Canberra in Jakarta Bay, crisis choreography collided with diplomatic architecture. Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and President Prabowo...

How Would Venezuela’s Military Fight a US Invasion?

U. S. President Donald Trump announced that the airspace above and around Venezuela should be seen as fully closed. This statement comes as the...

The Houthis and the Rise of Asymmetric Strategy: War is No Longer the Monopoly of States

The Houthi attack on merchant ships in the Red Sea shows that asymmetric strategies have become one of the most disruptive forces in international...

Europe must step out of the shadow

“Nothing grows in the shadow of great trees,” said the sculptor Constantin Brâncuși when he left his master, Rodin. He wasn’t rebelling for rebellion’s...

The Saudi Gambit: An F-35 Domino Effect in the Gulf

Amid regional tensions and just two months after the Saudi-Pakistan Mutual Defense pact (SMDA) on September 17, 2025, the sale of 48 F‑35 fighter...

Putin to Visit India for High-Stakes Talks With Modi Amid Shifting Oil Ties

Russian President Vladimir Putin will visit India on December 4–5 for a state visit at the invitation of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The Kremlin...

Drones, Rare Earths, and Risk: How China Shapes Global Military Power

Western militaries and defense industries have long relied on Chinese-manufactured drones and components due to cost, scale, and availability. As of 2024, China dominated...

Taiwan taps U.S.-trained official for defence overhaul

Taiwan has accelerated defence modernization in recent years as China increases military pressure through near-daily air and naval activity around the island. President Lai...

Macron Launches Voluntary Military Service, Citing ‘Accelerating Threats’

President Emmanuel Macron announced a new voluntary youth military service starting by mid-2026 to help France address "accelerating threats" globally. This initiative reflects a...

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Xi Jinping in Cairo: How China Is Deepening Its Strategic Partnership With Egypt

There is a connection between Chinese President Xi Jinping’s...

Is BRICS Really Ditching the Dollar? What the Data Shows

BRICS de-dollarization is real but narrow: it is happening...

Beijing’s Currency Playbook: Cap the Yuan, Buy the Gold, Build the Pipes Around the Dollar

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Nepal Flood Death Toll Tops 1,000 as Rescue Efforts Expand

Nepal is facing one of its deadliest disasters in...
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