CSTO Secretary General Stanislav Zas, Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko, President of Kazakhstan Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Tajikistan Emomali Rahmon with Russian President Vladimir Putin

Armenia’s Decision on Leaving Russia-Led Military Bloc

Armenia's potential exit from the Russia-led Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) is gaining attention as tensions between Yerevan and Moscow escalate. Armenians are questioning the purpose of remaining in a military alliance that has shown a lack of protection. Prime...
China - People Liberation Army (PLA)- China

China’s Technological Superiority: Military-Civil Fusion Approach

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is implementing a "Military-Civil Fusion" (MCF) strategy to transform the People's Liberation Army (PLA) into the most technologically advanced military in the world. This strategy targets technologies such as quantum computing, semiconductors, 5G, nuclear technology,...
China-Taiwan conflict

Chinese Military Presence Looms over Taiwan’s Election

Taiwan has reported Chinese warplanes and warships around the island, including those crossing the Taiwan Strait median line, as Beijing continues military activities with three weeks to go before the island state votes. Taiwan has complained for four years of...
Israeli soldiers

How to Implement a ‘Surgical’ Approach in Gaza: Insights from US Defense Secretary

U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin emphasized Israel's role in Gaza, reiterating the U.S.'s support for its war against Hamas, urging the return of hostages, defending civilians, and increasing humanitarian aid. He also called for a post-war, two-state solution between Israel...
Russia-Iran

Russian-Iranian Defense Nexus: Implications for Ukraine and the West

Iran has finalized a deal with Russia to procure Sukhoi Su-35 fighter jets, attack helicopters, and military trainer aircraft. The deal, confirmed by Iranian Deputy Defense Minister General Mahdi Farahi, is part of intensified cooperation between the two countries, which...
Israel-Hezbollah

Escalating Israel-Hezbollah Tensions

Israeli airstrikes have killed one person and destroyed a building in Kafr Kila, southern Lebanon, and two more people and one wounded when an Israeli warplane targeted a house in Yater. Hezbollah has resumed its operations against the Israeli army...
Taiwan

How Do Regional Dynamics Impact Deterrence and Dissuasion in the Taiwan Strait?

Discussions on preventing a war over Taiwan often focus on strengthening deterrence and convincing Beijing that it cannot conquer Taiwan at an acceptable cost. The concern is that China's growing military and economic power may make an attack on Taiwan...
Iranian Air Defense Interceptor Drone Armed

How can Iranian Air Defense benefit from an Interceptor Drone Armed With AAM?

Iranian air defense units have received Karrar drones equipped with a sophisticated air-to-air missile, allowing them to intercept and destroy hostile aerial targets at a lower cost than scrambling jet fighters. The drones, armed with Majid missiles, can track and...
South China Sea

Philippines and China’s Ship Ramming Dispute

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has expressed his determination to defend its waters in the South China Sea following three incidents involving Chinese vessels. The Philippines Coast Guard resupplied military outpost at Second Thomas Shoal, while Manila accused Chinese coast...
Zaporizhzhya nuclear plant, Ukraine.

The Future of European Safety: Evaluating the Role of Nuclear Deterrence

The invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and subsequent nuclear threats have sparked a wave of militarization in Europe, pushing Finland and Sweden to seek NATO membership. The perception of unpredictable and revanchist Russia has led the alliance to boost...
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