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Jordan Intercepts Iranian Missiles Amid War
Jordan's Armed Forces intercepted eight Iranian missiles targeting a US base, marking a significant escalation in US-Iran tensions and signaling the ceasefire's collapse.
2026-07-09
China's SLBM Test and Indo-Pacific Security
China's July 6 SLBM test over the Philippines signals a strategic shift in Indo-Pacific security, reinforcing Manila's alignment with U.S.-Japan.
2026-07-09
China's SLBM Overflew the Philippines
China's SLBM test over the Philippines on July 6, 2026, boosts Manila's push for missile transparency and strengthens regional security alliances.
2026-07-09
China's Pacific Missile Test Boosts Australia
China's July 6 missile test coincided with Australia's signing of a military alliance with Fiji, enhancing Canberra's strategic position in the Pacific.
2026-07-09
Taiwan's Gray-Zone Coalition Faces Test
Taiwan's President Lai pitches democratic cooperation as China tests military might, raising questions about regional stability and defense budgets.
2026-07-08
Taiwan's Civil Defense: Deterrence Strategy
Taiwan's National Security Council emphasizes civil defense drills as a deterrent against Chinese military aggression, amid budget cuts and rising tensions.
2026-07-08
Duckworth Advocates for Taiwan Strait Freedom
Senator Duckworth emphasizes the need for foreign naval transits in the Taiwan Strait to counter China's maritime lawfare and assert international norms.
2026-07-08
China's SLBM Test: A Misguided Message
China's July 6 SLBM test intended to signal strength but backfired, uniting Pacific nations in support of Australia.
2026-07-08
China's Pacific SLBM Test: A Strategic Miscal
China's July 6 SLBM test into the South Pacific escalates regional tensions, prompting calls for restraint from the Philippines and strengthening Indo-Pacific alliances.
2026-07-08
Taiwan Tracks Record 110 Chinese Warships
Taiwan reports a record 110+ Chinese warships along the First Island Chain, signaling a shift in China's naval strategy and regional dominance.
2026-07-07
Nigeria's Local Arms Strategy Against Jihadis
President Tinubu's strategy focuses on local arms production to combat jihadist threats from the Sahel, as Nigeria's security landscape shifts.
2026-07-07
Iran's Hormuz Strikes Shift Gulf Alliances
Iran's missile strikes in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt US-led security, empowering European and Gulf states to redefine maritime control.
2026-07-07
China's Missile Test Strengthens Alliances
China's July 6 missile test in the South Pacific backfires, uniting Fiji, PNG, and Australia against Beijing's aggression.
2026-07-07
Anéfis Battle Signals Mali Junta's Loss
The July 4 assault on Anéfis by JNIM and Tuareg rebels signals a strategic loss for Mali's junta, reshaping Sahel security dynamics.
2026-07-07
China's Submarine Missile Test Signals Power
China's July 6 SLBM test in the Pacific signals a strategic message to Washington, coinciding with Australia's new alliance with Fiji.
2026-07-06
Japan's Dilemma Over Hormuz Mine Clearance
Japan faces a hard choice over deploying forces for mine clearance in the Strait of Hormuz, weighing U.S. pressure against constitutional limits on its forces.
2026-06-24
Paz Gambles on Military Force in Bolivia
Bolivian President Paz bets on military force to crush protests and restore order, a high-stakes gamble amid economic turmoil that could deepen the crisis.
2026-06-20
De la Espriella's Victory Could Unwind Peace
Colombia's election pits De la Espriella's hardline military approach against ongoing peace negotiations, leaving the fragile peace process in the balance.
2026-06-20
Niger Airport Attacked Again—Junta's Security
A renewed attack on Niger's airport exposes the junta's deepening security failures against jihadist insurgents, raising doubts about its counterterrorism grip.
2026-06-18
India’s Myanmar Gamble: Modi’s Junta Alliance
India's support for Myanmar's military junta is tested by mounting local resistance, border insecurity, and instability that threaten Modi's strategic gamble.
2026-06-13
Poland's wGotowosci Program Prepares for War
Poland's wGotowosci program trains civilians as military assets, building national civil defense readiness against Russia and reinforcing its NATO role.
2026-06-12
UK Defense Delays Undermine Nato Credibility
Britain's failure to deliver a promised Defense Investment Plan undermines its NATO credibility, exposing gaps in military funding and alliance commitments.
2026-06-07
Kyiv Seeks to Mend Ties with Warsaw
Ukraine's foreign minister is calling for dialogue to defuse a diplomatic crisis with Poland, where disputes over history, military, and politics strain ties.
2026-06-03UN Chief Warns of Moscow's Kyiv Threats
UN chief Guterres warns over Russia's threats against Kyiv, signaling a strategic Moscow move that targets foreign envoys and pressures stalled diplomacy.
2026-05-27