Aspects of Moscow’s military strategy in Ukraine, including its deployment of dual-use missile systems, have offered some potential insights into its nuclear-weapons doctrine. Two years into Russia’s war in Ukraine, Moscow’s army has sustained enormous losses of both troops and materiel, with no indications that it will back …
Read More »Harris calls for ‘immediate’ cease-fire in Gaza
Vice President Kamala Harris called for “an immediate cease-fire” in the Israel-Hamas fighting during an event Sunday in Alabama that was to commemorate the anniversary of Bloody Sunday. “Given the immense scale of suffering in Gaza, there must be an immediate cease-fire at least for the next six …
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 »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 »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 …
Read More »The political vultures circling Biden and Trump
“What if?” That is the much-hoped-for question now pinballing within the minds of certain politicians and staff members with regard to President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump. None may want to publicly admit to such eager anticipation, but some are not only thinking about the question, …
Read More »Netanyahu says no deal yet on Gaza cease-fire, remains bullish on Rafah operation
“You can’t have victory until you eliminate Hamas,” Netanyahu said, adding that likely expanded operations in the southern Gaza city of Rafah are “weeks, not months” away from completion. The draft deal includes the release of up to 40 women and older hostages held in Gaza in return …
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