Communication has become another arena of great power competition, and the United States must harden networks against all kinds of attacks, from kinetic strikes to cyber sabotage. Last Thursday’s abrupt collapse of the AT&T cell network, along with recent news reports of Russian nuclear attack weapons in space, underscore …
Read More »Hamas’ Delusional War Propaganda
Despite immense destruction and suffering in Gaza, Hamas still depicts an effective and victorious battle against Israel. “Abu Obaida” is the nom de guerre of the military spokesman of the Al-Qassam Brigades, the armed wing of Hamas. Clad in a green military uniform and a red keffiyeh, he …
Read More »Conflict in the Age of Fractured Publics
Instead of high-intensity wars, countries may find proxy, information, cyber, and economic warfare as more attractive ways to sustain pressure on adversaries. As the United States finds itself sliding into conflicts in the Middle East andUkraine, commentators have invoked the specter of a “Third World War.” The confrontation …
Read More »Israel and Hamas indicate no deal is imminent
President Joe Biden suggested Monday that a deal for a pause in fighting was likely. The start of Ramadan, which is expected to be around March 10, is seen as an unofficial deadline for a deal. The month is a time of heightened religious observance and dawn-to-dusk fasting …
Read More »Navigating the Depths: The Strategic Battle to Secure Undersea Cables
To ensure digital resilience across NATO, the organization must develop a unified approach to undersea cable protection. Summary: The crisis in the Red Sea, highlighted by Houthi assaults on commercial ships and Iran’s proxy strategies, also brings to light the critical issue of undersea cables’ vulnerability. These cables are …
Read More »Iran Could Decide to Build a Nuclear Weapon
The Biden administration’s diplomatic stance towards Iran has seemingly strengthened Iran’s position in the Middle East and its pursuit of nuclear capabilities. The significant advancements in Iran’s nuclear program, coupled with decreased transparency and heightened security motivations, suggest a plausible scenario where Iran might decide to develop a …
Read More »The Trump factor: The future of US-China relations
The future of the United States’ engagement with the Asia-Pacific is at a critical juncture, particularly given the prospect of Donald Trump being re-elected as President. Despite currently facing legal challenges in the US Supreme Court over his eligibility to run, polls suggest he would likely triumph against …
Read More »Uncertainty continues to surround the Ukraine-Russia conflict
-While the European aid plan appears to have been resolved in some manner, it not only slowed down the process but also revealed that the aid was provided reluctantly out of a sense of obligation-The year 2024 poses significant challenges for Ukraine. The new aid earmarked for bolstering …
Read More »2 years of war: Russia-Ukraine conflict exacts stinging economic costs
Russia’s ‘special military operation’ causes $152B of direct damage in Ukraine since Feb. 24, 2022, the World Bank estimates– The UN forecasts that $486B will be needed for recovery and reconstruction as the war has devasted swathes of Ukraine and millions in need of aid– Russia has had …
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