China’s third aircraft carrier, the Fujian, recently entered service, a move some analysts dismiss as irrational in an era of satellites, long-range missiles and increasingly transparent oceans. Beijing’s motivations are explained by geography. China’s rise to a global power was fueled largely by exports. But more than that, around 80 percent of China’s imported oil […]
Ukraine update. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will travel to Turkey on Wednesday to push for renewed negotiations on ending the war with Russia. U.S....
Unprecedented. An explosion on a Polish rail line on Sunday was an “unprecedented act of sabotage,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said. The blast,...
Russia’s Issues Beyond Ukraine
Nov. 11, 2025
Question: Why do you conclude with the statement that Russia has neither the ability nor interest to act on...
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After three decades, Guinea has officially inaugurated the Simandou mine, with the first shipment of iron ore expected to depart for China...
Future conscription? Germany’s coalition government has announced a plan to boost its military recruitment numbers that could include a return to mandatory enlistment. Under...
U.S. lawmakers are reportedly moving this week to formally establish a senior diplomatic role known as ambassador-at-large for Arctic affairs – a position created...
Big changes. Pakistan’s parliament has approved a constitutional amendment that will expand the powers of the army chief and amend the jurisdiction of the...
Early this week, U.S. President Donald Trump welcomed Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa at the White House, signaling Washington’s intention to recast Syria as the...
Fallout. Colombia will stop sharing intelligence with the United States until the Trump administration suspends strikes against suspected drug traffickers in the Caribbean, Colombian...
The Philippines has taken significant steps to expand its security partnerships in recent months. In early November, the countries of the informal Squad security...
