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Why Germany is racing to rebuild Europe’s strongest conventional army

Why Germany is racing to rebuild Europe’s strongest conventional army

Germany’s ambition to build what it calls “Europe’s strongest conventional army” marks one of the most profound shifts in the country’s postwar identity. For decades, Berlin defined itself as a…
Why Germany is racing to rebuild Europe’s strongest conventional army

Why Germany is racing to rebuild Europe’s strongest conventional army

Germany’s ambition to build what it calls “Europe’s strongest conventional army” marks one of the most profound shifts in the country’s postwar identity. For decades, Berlin defined itself as a…
End of Kurdish self-rule? what Syria’s deal with the SDF means

End of Kurdish self-rule? what Syria’s deal with the SDF means

The Syrian government declared a nationwide ceasefire agreement with the US-backed Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF), a move that constitutes one…
Syrian army advances in the North as Kurdish autonomy unravels

Syrian army advances in the North as Kurdish autonomy unravels

Syria’s military has taken control of major territories in the north of the country, and this is the biggest concession…
Pahlavi, Trump and politics of regime change in Iran

Pahlavi, Trump and politics of regime change in Iran

Reza Pahlavi, the exiled former crown prince of Iran, has made an effort to present himself as a symbol of…
Why Israel is staying silent on protests in Iran

Why Israel is staying silent on protests in Iran

Meanwhile, Iran has been experiencing popular unrest since the eruption of protests, and it appears that Israel has maintained a…
What weapons could US use in a renewed strike on Iran?

What weapons could US use in a renewed strike on Iran?

The Trump administration has consistently referenced last year’s American bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities as a success story in military…
Can Pakistan fight terrorism without over-relying on US support?

Can Pakistan fight terrorism without over-relying on US support?

The two-week-long joint military counter-terrorism exercises between Pakistan and the US, code-named “Inspired Gambit-2026,” have commenced in the northeastern Pakistani…
Could the EU unite behind a 100,000-strong military force?

Could the EU unite behind a 100,000-strong military force?

A call for a European army consisting of 100,000 soldiers and a complete revamp of political processes involved in defense…
Can Iraq survive another term of concentrated political control?

Can Iraq survive another term of concentrated political control?

Iraq’s future stability may depend less on who governs than on whether power is allowed to change hands. As Baghdad…
Lebanon’s security reset confronts political reality of Hezbollah

Lebanon’s security reset confronts political reality of Hezbollah

The Lebanese army has announced that it has taken over security responsibilities in southern Lebanon, an area long dominated by…
How counterterrorism united Putin and Bush after 9/11

How counterterrorism united Putin and Bush after 9/11

Recent releases of declassified tapes have disclosed that Russian President Vladimir Putin reacted quickly to cultivate a relationship with US…
Did US strategy actually weaken China in Venezuela?

Did US strategy actually weaken China in Venezuela?

The Trump administration’s dramatic removal of Venezuelan strongman Nicolás Maduro delivered an early geopolitical shock as the world entered 2026.…
Are UK and France truly ready to deploy troops to Ukraine?

Are UK and France truly ready to deploy troops to Ukraine?

Britain and France announced a readiness to send troops to Ukraine following a potential peace deal, marking what leaders described…
Why is Somaliland a key player in Horn of Africa security?

Why is Somaliland a key player in Horn of Africa security?

Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Saar held talks with the president of Somaliland yesterday, only 10 days after Israel became the…
Why is Greenland Europe’s strategic blind spot?

Why is Greenland Europe’s strategic blind spot?

The Trump administration’s forceful handling of Venezuela, openly justified as a matter of strategic necessity, has revived an idea many…