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Hamas-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…
Ukraine 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…
France Surrenders Control Over Niger
In a surprising turn of events, France has officially conceded its influence over Niger as political tensions between the two nations intensify. The conflict, which has been brewing for some time, reached a critical point when Niger made a significant move by closing its airspace to French airlines and military aircraft. This move has been…
Niger Junta’s fight for economic justice and independence is pushing France to its limits
Recently, Niger made a seismic shift in its uranium pricing strategy, sending shockwaves across the international community. The decision to escalate uranium prices from a mere €0.80 per kilogram to €200 per kilogram has ramifications that extend well beyond economics. Economic Transformation Amidst Political Upheaval: Uranium Price Surge Niger’s bold move to significantly increase uranium…
History meeting between representative of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and Azerbaijan at Yevlakh city
The historical meeting took place on September 21st in Yevlakh city, with representatives from Azerbaijan and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) convening under Russian mediation. The focal point of this meeting was the presentation of a reintegration plan aimed at the Armenian residents of Azerbaijan’s Karabakh. This initiative sought to explore potential avenues for the Armenian population to…
POLAND 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…
Indonesia is in danger – the country risks to pay the price of bipartisanship
Indonesia is a force to be reconned with in the Asia-Pacific region. Ninth on the Lowy Institute Asia Power Index only behind the major superpowers and their immediate allies,[1] Indonesia’s geopolitical significance cannot be overstated. Since the outbreak of conflict in Ukraine, Indonesia has led ASEAN’s neutrality. However, being a middle power and non-aligned is…
Reality’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…
The Second Mexican-American War
This article is part two of a two-part series. Read the first part here: https://defensepoliticsasia.com/the-second-pacific-war/ As the world looked away, enthralled, with the actions of America abroad, primarily in Afghanistan and Iraq, but not exclusively so and then as it became enthralled, in more recent years, with the various developments that have occurred, ranging from…
The 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…
Beyond 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…
Shrouded in Obscurity: The Polisario Front’s Uncertain Track Record
After the Polisario congress, the situation at the Tindouf camp seemed to stabilize, with Polisario delegates resuming their normal activities and the separatist group returning to its traditional way of life. However, various unresolved issues reemerged immediately after the congress. These included external and internal problems, recognition challenges, military concerns, and opposition issues. The problems…
Did UN voted to recognise Russian aggression on Ukraine?
This vote screenshot went viral on the pro-ukraine info space. But do you know what they are actually voting on? Is it really a vote on recognising Russian Aggression on Ukraine? Let me show you, you make own conclusion: Let me show you: Cooperation between the United Nations and the Council of Europe The General…
Singapore’s perspective on US-China relationship and the issue of Taiwan
Transcript from Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong’s speech in Parliament The second big issue is US-China relations. There is deep mutual suspicion and fundamental mistrust between the two countries. In America, the prevailing view is that their efforts to work out a cooperative relationship with China have failed and China’s growing strength and assertiveness…
Singapore’s position on Russia-Ukraine War & it’s implication
Transcript from Singapore Prime Minister, Lee Hsien Loong’s speech in Parliament The war in Ukraine has been deadlocked for over a year, with no good outcome in sight. Neither side can win, nor can either afford to lose. In fact, things have been at a stalemate since last November. The Ukrainians are understandably reluctant to…
Polisario Congress and Moroccan strikes, the fight intensifies once again
The Polisario congress recently took place amidst a variety of challenges, including actions by Morocco, boycotts by both local and international groups, and a decline in support for the current leader, Brahim Ghali. In this article, we will examine the events that occurred during the congress, its outcomes, and the subsequent actions taken. The congress…
Iran wants in on Russia-backed Turkey-Syria peace talks; while Turkey playing all sides
Update from Syria: Turkey-Syria relationship is thawing fast, as the Defense Ministers of Turkey, Russia and Syria had trilateral talks in Moscow on December 28, 2022. This paved the way for the high level talks between the Foreign Ministers of Turkey and Syria – and perhaps, eventually a face to face meeting between the Turkey’s…
Between division and internal problems, what is the future of the Polisario?
There is currently widespread belief among pro-Moroccan, neutral, and pro-independence individuals that the Polisario Front is weakened and vulnerable to exploitation by Morocco. This belief is reinforced by recent events such as the resignation of Oubi Bachir Bouchraya, the Polisario Front’s representative in Europe, due to “deep differences” and “forced methods” within the organization. Bouchraya’s…
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