- May 8th, 2025
In a move that could recalibrate military power dynamics across Central Asia, China has reportedly approved the sale of advanced fighter jets to Uzbekistan. Though the exact models remain unconfirmed, regional defense sources suggest the options include the JF-17 Block...
In a move that deepens the technological cold war between the United States and China, Beijing announced this week that it has blacklisted Shield AI, a San Diego-based defense technology company, adding it to its Unreliable Entity List alongside five...
The Cook Islands signed a series of far-reaching agreements with China, including a comprehensive strategic partnership. These agreements represent more than bilateral cooperation; they reflect a broader geopolitical shift that could reshape power dynamics in the South Pacific. China’s growing...
In recent years, China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has often been framed in terms of highways, ports, and rail lines stretching across continents. This sweeping infrastructure project has earned China prestige as a builder of the 21st century’s trade...
The US–China trade war has entered a perilous new phase. What began as a predictable tit-for-tat exchange of tariff hikes has rapidly escalated into a broader, more complex struggle that goes far beyond import duties. The events of this week—America’s...
In a landmark decision that could reshape the regional balance of power in the Indo-Pacific, the Indian government has approved the acquisition of 26 Rafale-Marine (Rafale-M) fighter jets from France. This move is a clear signal of New Delhi’s intent...
The recent high-level visit of Pakistan’s Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Zaheer Ahmad Babar, to Beijing has reignited intense speculation that Islamabad is moving rapidly toward the acquisition of China’s next-generation stealth fighter, the J-35A. The timing of...
In a significant development reflecting India’s evolving air defence posture, the Indian Air Force (IAF) has deployed the Barak-8 Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missile (MR-SAM) system at its strategically critical Bhatinda Air Force Station in Punjab. This deployment, near India’s border with...
Uzbekistan is on the verge of a major leap in its military aviation capabilities, with authoritative defence sources indicating that Tashkent is close to finalising a deal to acquire the China-Pakistan JF-17 Thunder multirole combat aircraft. The prospective purchase signals...
Kazakhstan’s Future Lies Beyond US-China Rivalry: Domestic Reforms Are the Key to Sustainable Growth
Kazakhstan sits at the crossroads of a shifting global order. Its geography — landlocked between Russia and China — places it in the heart of Eurasia. Its economy — resource-rich and export-driven — ties it to global markets and supply...
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