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 civilian power, reluctant to lead militarily and heavily dependent on NATO—especially the United States—for security. That posture is now being dismantled, driven by war in […]
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 of the most significant political and military events since the start of the Syrian Civil War over a decade ago. The ceasefire agreement comes following nearly two weeks of violent battles between the US-backed force […]
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 the Kurds have made in terms of autonomy since the Syrian Civil War began. This particular move, having displaced the Kurdish military forces, who have been in charge for over a decade, highlights the vulnerability […]
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 hopes for a change of government among opposition groups. On Friday, he addressed a gathering of people in Washington, stating that demonstrators inside Iran are risking their lives and betting on U.S. President Donald Trump’s […]
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 rather reserved attitude. This is particularly ironic since Iran, known as the Islamic Republic, has been dealing with its most significant domestic unrest in many years, but Israeli leaders, instead of speaking out, remain rather […]
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 strikes. In this mission, American Air Force B-2 stealth bombers successfully released 14 Massive Ordnance Penetrators, which are some of the biggest bombs in the world in terms of conventional weapons, on Iranian nuclear facilities […]
Ukraine’s manpower crisis emerges as a strategic vulnerability
Ukraine’s war effort is confronting a reality long whispered about but rarely acknowledged at the highest political level. The disclosure by newly appointed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov that an estimated 200,000 Ukrainian soldiers are absent without official leave (AWOL) and that around 2 million citizens are wanted for evading military service marks a watershed moment […]
Pentagon invests $1bn in L3 Harris: security or conflict of interest?
The Pentagon has committed $1 billion to the rocket motor business of major defence contractor L3 Harris, aiming to secure the supply of propulsion systems essential for missile programs including Patriot, Tomahawk, and THAAD. The investment takes the form of convertible preferred equity in L3 Harris’s missile solutions division, which will be spun off into […]
From Iraq to Caracas: is Trump repeating America’s worst mistakes?
Despite broad rhetorical support in the United States for removing Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, President Donald Trump faces far less public appetite for a full-scale military confrontation in Venezuela. History suggests that while Americans may endorse regime change in theory, they consistently recoil when the costs, risks, and long-term commitments of war become clear. Trump’s […]
US terror designations of Muslim Brotherhood align closer with Israel’s war aims
In a sign of serious escalation of the campaign by the US government against perceived enemies of Israeli strategic interests in the Middle East, the US government has classified Muslim Brotherhood organizations in Egypt, the state of Lebanon, and the Kingdom of Jordan as “terrorist” organizations. This was announced by the US government on Tuesday […]