Geopolitics

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 …

Russia obtained a call by German officers discussing a hypothetical export of Taurus cruise missiles to Ukraine. Russia used the leak of a confidential call between top German military officers as part of an “information war” to destabilize the country, Germany’s Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said Sunday. The …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

-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 …