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Putin’s Meeting with Former Wagner Commander Raises Questions

By DPA NewsDesk | September 30, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent meeting with Andrei Troshev, the former commander of the Wagner private military contractor, has thrust this secretive organization back into the spotlight, igniting a fresh wave of curiosity and raising questions about the group’s future objectives and operations. The meeting, which unfolded within the walls of the Kremlin and was…

History meeting between representative of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and Azerbaijan at Yevlakh city

By DPA NewsDesk | September 22, 2023

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…

Leadership Changes in Ukrainian Defense Ministry amid Ongoing Conflict

By DPA NewsDesk | September 5, 2023

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…

Shrouded in Obscurity: The Polisario Front’s Uncertain Track Record

By Oan S | May 14, 2023

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…

[ INDONESIA ] 1 NZ PILOT FOR INDEPENDENCE OF LAND BIGGER THAN GERMANY – Indonesia’s Papua Insurgency

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | May 11, 2023

The ongoing conflict in West Papua has recently captured the world’s attention with the abduction of New Zealand pilot PThe ongoing conflict in West #Papua has recently captured the world’s attention with the abduction of #NewZealand pilot Philip Mehrtens. Mehrtens was taken hostage and accused of violating a no-fly zone in the region by the…

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Putin’s Meeting with Former Wagner Commander Raises Questions

By DPA NewsDesk | September 30, 2023

Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent meeting with Andrei Troshev, the former commander of the Wagner private military contractor, has thrust this secretive organization back into the spotlight, igniting a fresh wave of curiosity and raising questions about the group’s future objectives and operations. The meeting, which unfolded within the walls of the Kremlin and was…

History meeting between representative of Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabakh) and Azerbaijan at Yevlakh city

By DPA NewsDesk | September 22, 2023

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…

Leadership Changes in Ukrainian Defense Ministry amid Ongoing Conflict

By DPA NewsDesk | September 5, 2023

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…

Shrouded in Obscurity: The Polisario Front’s Uncertain Track Record

By Oan S | May 14, 2023

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…

[ INDONESIA ] 1 NZ PILOT FOR INDEPENDENCE OF LAND BIGGER THAN GERMANY – Indonesia’s Papua Insurgency

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | May 11, 2023

The ongoing conflict in West Papua has recently captured the world’s attention with the abduction of New Zealand pilot PThe ongoing conflict in West #Papua has recently captured the world’s attention with the abduction of #NewZealand pilot Philip Mehrtens. Mehrtens was taken hostage and accused of violating a no-fly zone in the region by the…

[ PAKISTAN ] IMRAN KHAN ARRESTED! – Nationwide violent protest triggered; Rioters storms Military HQ

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | May 10, 2023

Hours after Pakistan’s former Prime Minister Imran Khan was arrested by Pakistan Rangers, his supporters barged into the house of the Corps Commanders House in Lahore Cantt. Imran Khan’s arrest comes a day after the Pakistani military rejected his accusations against a serving senior intelligence officer of involvement in his assassination attempt. Imran Khan doubled…

Polisario Congress and Moroccan strikes, the fight intensifies once again

By Oan S | January 24, 2023

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…

Preparing for WW3: Russia to expand military by 150%; 1 million to 1.5 million strong!

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | January 18, 2023

Russia suddenly announced the plan to expand the military size from the current 1 million by 50% to 1.5 million strong. Most if not all of these troops will be contract soldiers (professionals/regulars) and unlikely to include the mobilized troops. Significant plans includes having exclusive military inter-branch strategic territorial formations in Moscow and Leningrad districts…

[ Israel-Palestine ] Gaza rocket fail; 40yr prisoner released; clashes at Kafr Dan, Nablus & Dheisha

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | January 5, 2023

5/1: Israel freed longest-serving Palestinian prisoner of 40 years – received heroes welcome in his hometown of Ara “One of Israel’s longest serving Palestinian prisoners went free on Thursday after completing a 40-year sentence, as members of the new right-wing government called for him to be stripped of his citizenship. Karim Younis, 60, was convicted…

Between division and internal problems, what is the future of the Polisario?

By Oan S | December 29, 2022

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…

Destiny fulfilled: Anwar Ibrahim is finally the Prime Minister of Malaysia

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | November 26, 2022

After the most exciting General Election in Malaysian history where multiple alliances battle each other for control of the Dewan Rakyat (Malaysian Parliament) – an election where we see a record 945 candidates battling for just 222 parliamentary seats (amongst them, 108 are independent candidates) – the final results ended with a hung parliament with…

Xi Jinping’s 3rd Term will be his toughest

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | October 25, 2022

This is a 3-part youtube video series as we investigate the true extent of the challenges facing Xi Jinping – the de facto modern-day Emperor of China as he go into his 3rd term as the President of China despite the 2 terms term limit. However, as we enter his 3rd term, it promises to…

[ Pakistan Crisis ] TLDR of how Pakistan is now on the verge of a popular revolution

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | August 23, 2022

Full Report: 00:00 Intro01:42 Context: no Pakistani PM ever completed their 5 year term; only 3/22 crossed 4 year mark05:00 11/4: Imran Khan, overthrown by a motion of censure – suggest its due to foreign conspiracy06:16 13/4: Pakistani scholar claim overthrow of PM Imran Khan a US-back coup due to foreign policy issues07:13 16/4: New…

[ CSI ] Sri Lanka (12 July 2022) – At the brink…

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | July 13, 2022

Previously, DPA CSI rated Sri Lanka 10/100 on 14 May 2022. Lets see how much has changed since. Security Sri Lanka currently do not face national security concerns. No foreign military threat, terrorism nor insurgency. Political Sri Lanka civilians had stormed the official residences of both President and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka since Monday…

Introduction to DPA CSI (Country Stability Index) – starring Ukraine.

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | April 25, 2022

Have you ever felt like, “I don’t really understand what’s the big deal” after reading a newspaper headline? Or have you wondered how f**ked is a country actually is after seeing the mainstream media (MSM) reported a massive riot in a certain country? If you think, news headlines just not giving you a clear picture…

Singapore removing most COVID-19 restrictions; no Covid tests needed for vaccinated tourists

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | April 25, 2022

From 26 April 2022 onwards, Singapore will return to near-normal life as the government announced the relaxation of almost all COVID-19 restrictions – with only mask-wearing in indoor environment and public transport being retained. The Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON) level, will be lowered from ORANGE to YELLOW, for the first time since 7…

Shiafication of Syria

By Eduardo Batista | April 19, 2022

It is not a secret that with the Civil War in Syria Iran has tried to increase its influence in the region by actively supporting Bashar al-Assad led-government. The Iranians seek to transform Syria into a stable base of operations and are promoting cultural, demographic and religious changes in some regions to secure their long-term…

Yemen President-in-Exile resigned; Presidential Leadership Council to take over all powers

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | April 8, 2022

Having failed to stay in power over the course of a seven-year-long civil war, Yemeni President Abdrabbuh Mansur Hadi has resigned, handing full authority to an eight-member council led by the country’s former interior minister, Rashad al-Alimi.  “I irreversibly delegate to the Presidential Leadership Council my full powers, in accordance with the constitution and the…