Military & Security

Russia’s intentions in Syria seem to be finally getting clearer thanks to Moscow’s current diplomatic and military moves on the ground. Russia, understandably, left all options opened within a specific space of movement. The limits of this space extends from the minimum default objective of carving out a …

By ANDREW LEVINE Stereotypes are on full display in the diplomacy around Syria: Arabs and Turks seem duplicitous and cruel; the Brits are supercilious junior partners; the French don’t do much except strike out on their own with aplomb; the Chinese are inscrutable; and the Russians play the …

Russia’s military involvement in Syria is undeniably a game-changer in the Middle East, US geopolitical analyst Eric Draitser told Sputnik, adding that Washington will definitely try to restore its shrinking positions in the region at all costs.  It is naïve to believe that Washington will eat its humble pie …

The US’ war strategy means winning hearts and minds, no matter how deceptively, US author Stephen Lendman stresses, praising Russia for waging a “real war on terror” in the Middle East. Russia has evidently outpaced Washington in its war on terrorism in Syria, US author and syndicated columnist Stephen Lendman underscores.”In …

By Artem Kureev The decision of whether or not to host a new Russian airbase in Belarus will force Belarusian leader Lukashenko to declare either in favor of Russia or the West ahead of an upcoming presidential election. Russia’s plans to deploy airbases in Belarus could be interpreted …

Marcus Weisgerber For years, the Long Range Strike Bomber project has been shrouded in secrecy, likely at Area 51, the Air Force’s top-secret proving ground deep in the Nevada desert. Service leaders say little beyond that they plan to buy 80 and 100 aircraft for about $550 million …

Russian President Vladimir Putin said that the only way to solve the crisis in Syria is to support the legitimate government headed by President Bashar Assad. The only way to solve the crisis in Syria is to support the legitimate government headed by President Bashar Assad, Russian President Vladimir Putin said. In …

US Secretary of State John Kerry yesterday dismissed claims that Russia is arming itself to fight in Syria, saying that “the Russian weapons in Latakia airport on the Syrian coast are consistent with protecting their own forces.” Kerry also reiterated his call on Moscow to participate in efforts …

Dr Saleh Al-Naami Although no one knows the nature of the Jordanian response to the “assurances” made by the Israeli government to King Abdullah II on Thursday, and the renewal of its commitment to refrain from changing the status quo in Al-Aqsa, merely expressing such assurances reflects Israel’s …