Military & Security

Peter Suciu China’s stealth J-35 fighter is nearing deployment on carriers like the Fujian, signaling rapid PLA Navy modernization and raising questions about espionage, propaganda, and parity with the US F-35. Photos have been circulating on China’s social media platforms of the Shenyang J-35 with People’s Liberation Army …

Carolina Martinez In 1967, Latin America and the Caribbean made history. With the Treaty of Tlatelolco, it became the world’s first nuclear-weapon-free zone, positioning itself as a moral compass in a world on the brink of annihilation. For decades, the region led by example in disarmament affairs — …

Eldar Mamedov Russia sees much to gain from engaging with the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan. Earlier this month, in a move that surprised some, Russia formally recognized the Taliban government in Afghanistan. The decision reflected a calculated geopolitical strategy rather than an ideological endorsement. By engaging with the …

Ferial Ara Saeed Saudi Arabia and the UAE have emerged as central components in the Trump administration’s AI strategy. But interdependence carries its risks. Red Cell The Red Cell series is published in collaboration with the Stimson Center. Drawing upon the legacy of the CIA’s Red Cell—established following …

Paul London Like Donald Trump now, U.S. leaders in the 1920s just wanted to wring money out of Europe. However, Donald Trump is also keen on completely rewriting the history of U.S.-European relations. With Donald Trump claiming that the “EU is far nastier than China,” it is high …

The nature of warfare has undergone a profound transformation in recent decades, with drone technology emerging as a pivotal force in reshaping military strategies and tactics. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), also known as drones, have evolved from niche tools for surveillance to versatile instruments for precision strikes, psychological …

However, over the last 20 months, the size and scope of Israeli military campaigns have gone beyond the frontiers of Gaza and the occupied West Bank to venture into some other nations in the Middle East. The government of Israel has engaged in assaults in Lebanon, Syria, Yemen, …

Dr. Shehab Al-Makahleh On July 7, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives in Washington—not as a routine diplomatic guest, but as a key player in a volatile geopolitical theater on the verge of eruption. Analysts have dubbed it a “war visit”—one that could pave the way for a …

Abdul Haq In a historic decision that reflected worries about a more unstable world, leaders of NATO decided to increase defense spending commitments to 5% of GDP by 2035 at the June 2025 summit. In a time of ‘global competition,’ NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte emphasized that ‘Europe and …