Russia’s 2024 Budget Shows It’s Planning for a Long War in Ukraine
The Russian government has announced its proposed budget for 2024. For the first time in modern history, the country is set to spend 6...
Implications of China’s Growing Military Strength on the Global Maritime Security Order
Over the past two decades, China has emerged as a global economic powerhouse, undergoing a transformation that extends beyond its economic prowess. China’s pursuit...
Hamas’ attack is a staggering failure for Israel’s intelligence and security forces
Israel’s intelligence and security services have been called into question for failing to anticipate the large-scale attack launched by the Palestinian militant group Hamas...
Putin orders former Wagner commander to take charge of ‘volunteer units’ in Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has ordered one of the top commanders of the Wagner military contractor to take charge of “volunteer units” fighting in...
What is the Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance?
The Five Eyes Intelligence Alliance, often referred to as simply “Five Eyes,” is a secretive international intelligence coalition comprising five English-speaking countries. Established in...
Six countries boycott ASEAN military exercise led by Russia and Myanmar junta
A military exercise commenced in Russia on Monday under the ASEAN Defence Ministers’ Meeting-Plus (ADMM-Plus) Experts’ Working Group on Counter Terrorism, co-chaired by the...
The West has a moral responsibility to help build peace in Nagorno-Karabakh
For the third time in 30 years – and the second in three – the international community has failed to prevent conflict between Azerbaijan...
Israel to allow female recruits into Elite Commando Unit for the first time
Israel Defence Forces announced yesterday their initiation of a programme to enlist female recruits into the military’s top-tier unit, known as Sayeret Matkal, along...
How worrying is a Russia-Kim Jong Un alliance?
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s reported plans to visit Russia this month have caused concern among the US and its allies. He and...
Vladimir Putin says military cooperation with Kim Jong Un a possibility
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un and Vladimir Putin have discussed “possibilities” for military cooperation, in a highly scrutinised meeting for a suspected arms deal....