Posts Tagged ‘Ukraine’
DPA War Expectation Guide (1 Nov 2023)
Not all wars are created equal. And not all actors are fighting the same war, despite they are in the same battle. Manage your expectations, and stop being surprised/outraged.
Read MoreRussia launches massive Avdiivka Offensive
Confirmation of the Russian Avdiivka Offensive It is now officially confirmed that the Russian Avdiivka Offensive is underway. This critical information has been corroborated by the Ukrainian Defense Ministry, marking a significant escalation in the ongoing conflict. “In the Avdiivka direction, the enemy, with forces of up to three battalions, with the support of tanks…
Read MoreHamas-Israeli War 2023: Deep Analysis
The Surprise Attack by Hamas and Israel’s Response Israel finds itself once again plunged into a war with the Palestinians, and this time, it’s Hamas that initiated the hostilities. The surprise attack on Shemini Atzeret / Simchat Torah, a national holiday day in Israel, a day when Israelis were not expecting such aggression, sent shockwaves…
Read MoreUkraine Seeks Western Assistance for Strikes on Iran and Syria
In a recent and startling development, Ukraine has made an unusual appeal to its Western allies, including NATO and the EU, requesting support for launching missile strikes on Iran and Syria. This extraordinary request has left international observers grappling with its potential consequences and the motivations driving Ukraine’s decision. The genesis of this appeal traces…
Read MorePOLAND WILL NO LONGER ARM UKRAINE, after Ukraine complains to WTO over grain ban in Poland
In a series of recent developments, tensions have flared between Ukraine and several European Union member states, leading to significant economic and political repercussions. On September 15th, the European Commission announced the termination of the import ban on grain from Ukraine. This decision marked the culmination of a previous agreement made in May by the…
Read MoreLeadership Changes in Ukrainian Defense Ministry amid Ongoing Conflict
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has announced a change in the leadership of the country’s Defense Ministry, citing the need for a fresh approach in dealing with the ongoing conflict with Russia. In a video message shared on Telegram, Zelensky informed the public of his decision to replace Oleksiy Reznikov, the former defense minister, with Rustem…
Read MoreReality’s Revenge in Ukraine – Why the Lacklustre Ukrainian Counteroffensive is a Global Threat to the US
Anthony Blinken recently summed up why NATO continues to place all bets on Ukraine. If the ‘Rules-Based Order’ loses in Ukraine, then Russia will open a ‘Pandora’s box’ of other challengers across the globe.[1] However, it seems that the box is already sliding open despite NATO’s no-holds barred approach to Ukraine. The sliding towards a…
Read MoreImplications of Exodus of Soviet-Era Weaponry Around the World to Ukraine
Since the beginning of the Ukraine War, all the former Soviet countries had been ejecting their soviet weapons to Ukraine, as military aid – and with the promise of free/discounted replacement with western/american models of similar, but modern type of the same weapons. As the war drags on, European Soviet weapons are exhausted, but an…
Read MoreThe Second Pacific War
This article is part one of a two-part series. Read the 2nd part here: https://defensepoliticsasia.com/the-second-mexican-american-war/ There is, today, in Washington, a schism occurring between the major factions that operate within the American halls of power. On the one hand, we are presented with the stereotypical American politician, the chest-beating “Wilsonian Internationalist“, they who insist on…
Read MoreBeyond the Ukraine Russian Conflict and the Implication and Consequences to Europe.
Current Sitrep The current Ukraine War has lasted almost 500 days and the end is yet in sight. The Russians are constantly trying to overwhelmed the Ukraine Forces in the Russian quest to “liberate” the Russians in Ukraine. Before the collapse of the U.S.S.R., Ukraine was part of the U.S.S.R., as such, it is no…
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