Trump’s intervention risks destabilising the defence industrial base
Donald Trump’s latest assault on the US defence industry marks one of the most intrusive federal interventions in the sector in decades, unsettling investors and exposing deep contradictions in Washington’s approach to military procurement. By threatening to cap dividends, share buybacks, and executive pay unless defence contractors pour capital into new factories, the White House […]
Why Russia’s Oreshnik missile launch is about Europe, not Ukraine
Russia launched its Oreshnik ballistic missile into Ukraine overnight into Friday for only the second time since the full-scale invasion began in 2022, in what Kyiv and its Western allies interpret as a deliberate strategic warning rather than a purely tactical strike. While Russia’s defense ministry did not disclose the precise target, Ukrainian authorities reported […]
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 province of Punjab on Friday, underscoring continued military cooperation between Islamabad and Washington in light of evolving balances of power in the region.According to a statement issued by the Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR), the military […]
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 policy has reignited debate about the future of its military within the European Union. Delivering his speech on security in Sweden, European Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius argued that Europe’s dispersed defense system is no longer […]
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 navigates the formation of a new government after elections, the debate is increasingly framed around personalities. Yet Iraq’s history suggests that the real risk lies not in who becomes prime minister, but in how long […]
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 the Iranian-backed Hezbollah movement, claiming progress in enforcing state authority after years of parallel armed control. But despite official declarations of success, growing skepticism from Israel, the United States, and domestic critics suggests that the […]
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 President George W. Bush prior to global developments that were to alter their relations. In fact, it is reported that Putin was the first foreign leader to call President Bush on his birthday in July […]
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. Many US analysts quickly framed the move as a strategic victory over China, arguing that Washington had undercut Beijing’s long-standing efforts to secure Venezuelan oil. But the reality is far more complicated. While China had […]
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 as a major commitment. The trilateral declaration, signed by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, French President Emmanuel Macron, and Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy, aims to establish military hubs across Ukrainian territory “after a ceasefire.” Yet, significant […]
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 first state in the international community to recognize Somaliland as an independent state in the Horn of Africa. A Somaliland government official, as well as an envoy from the interregional area, added that other nations […]