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DPA’s Ukraine War Casualties and the Breaking Point

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | February 21, 2025

Introduction Three years into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, launched on February 24, 2022, the war has exacted a staggering toll on both sides. As a journalist embedded in this conflict daily, I’ve witnessed the relentless grind of attritional warfare—Russia’s artillery barrages, Ukraine’s desperate counterattacks, and a manpower crisis pushing Kyiv to the edge. Working with…

DPA Analyzed Prediction for Trump’s Gaza plan

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | February 6, 2025

As usual, Israel-Palestinian related issues are always extremely polarized and controversial – on top of that, Youtube tries to suppress related topic videos, making it nearly impossible to reach and inform people on the geopolitical implications and interpretations of what is happening. So I gonna write simply, what I think is going to happen: Possible…

Mysterious China Vessel cuts Taiwan’s undersea cable; lurking suspiciously for a month off Taiwan…

By Wyatt Mingji Lim | January 7, 2025

In a disturbing development from Taiwan, the Taiwanese Coast Guard is investigating a potential case of sabotage involving undersea internet cables. These cables, which are crucial for Taiwan’s internet connectivity, were reportedly damaged by an alleged Chinese vessel. However, the investigation has hit a roadblock as authorities have been unable to board the suspected ship…

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    SAC (Military Junta) Forces reportedly attacked Yet village, Mindat, Chin State; burning 2 house

    June 14, 2021
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    Be My Life – HyunHo 현호 Myanmar@BeMyLife_HyunHo Nothing was left to be recovered in the aftermath of SAC terrorists’ arson attack on two houses in Yet village, Mindat, Chin state. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June14Coup

    Artillery shelling reported at Inpin (Yadin) village in Depayin, Sagaing Region

    June 14, 2021
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    Ro Nay San Lwin@nslwin DEPAYIN, Sagaing Region: Villagers fled as SAC Terrorists are firing heavy artillery shells at Inpin (Yadin) village and some other villages.   #June14Coup #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar #MilkTeaAlliance

    Proof of Junta Terrorists Council using live ammunitions and heavy weapons on attacking Baungte village in Mindat Tsp

    June 14, 2021
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    2021 Revolution Tweets@2021Revtweets Proof of Junta Terrorists Council using live ammunitions and heavy weapons on attacking Baungte village in Mindat Tsp. The world should not neglect of how much Myanmar Junta is committing war crime. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June14Coup#EndSexualViolence

    [ Myanmar Now ] Military gives cash to families of assassinated Yangon administrators

    June 14, 2021
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    The junta has given cash donations to the families of local administrators who were among those assassinated for working with the regime in recent weeks, state-run newspapers reported over the weekend.  Lieutenant General Soe Htut, the military council’s minister of home affairs, gave payments of 500,000 kyat each to seven families at a meeting in…

    [ The Irrawaddy ] Myanmar Sees Record High COVID-19 Spike Since Coup

    June 14, 2021
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    Myanmar reported 373 new cases of COVID-19 across the country on Sunday, the largest daily jump in coronavirus cases since the Feb. 1 coup. The previous biggest rise in official COVID-19 cases was 212 on June 4. Myanmar is seeing a rapid increase in COVID-19 cases near the Indian border in Kale and Tamu townships…

    [ Japan Today ] China cautions G7 that ‘small’ groups don’t rule the world

    June 14, 2021
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    “The days when global decisions were dictated by a small group of countries are long gone,” a spokesman for the Chinese embassy in London said. “We always believe that countries, big or small, strong or weak, poor or rich, are equals, and that world affairs should be handled through consultation by all countries.” The Chinese…

    [ NBC ] Netanyahu era ends in Israel as new government survives key parliament vote

    June 14, 2021
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    An unlikely coalition that came together to oust Netanyahu survived a confidence vote in the Israeli parliament Sunday, overcoming the final hurdle on its path to unseating him and taking a fragile hold on power. The new government will now be sworn in, sending Netanyahu and his right-wing Likud party to the opposition for the first time…

    [ CNA ] Myanmar’s anti-junta movement shows viral support for Rohingya

    June 14, 2021
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    Activists and civilians took to social media on Sunday to post pictures of themselves wearing black and flashing a three-finger salute of resistance, in posts tagged “#Black4Rohingya”. “Justice must (be) served for each of you and each of us in Myanmar,” said prominent rights activist Thinzar Shunlei Yi on Twitter. By afternoon, the #Black4Rohingya hashtag…

    Progressive Karenni People Force: 50 citizens from Karen including 28 in Demoso, 17 in Loikaw have been killed by Military Junta

    June 13, 2021
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    Td@TTL2010 Kayah State: Progressive Karenni People Force released that the total of 50 citizens from Karen including 28 in Demoso, 17 in Loikaw have been killed by Military Junta and its terrorists forces since coup. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June13Coup

    Moebye township abandoned by most residents

    June 13, 2021
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    Say_No_to_Dictatorship@exol_myanmar2 It has been about 5 days since Moebye township looked like an abandoned city as almost all the residents had to flee away due to ruthless SAC terrorists’ attack and bombardment on them. #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June13Coup

    Armed Soldiers stationed at some Buddhist monasteries in Tachileik since June 13

    June 13, 2021
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    Burma Revolution @RvlBurma2 Soldiers armed with weapons have been stationed at some #Buddhist monasteries in #Tachileik since June 13. In addition, the military is reportedly living in other monasteries.(#Myanmar security forces). #WhatsHappeningInMyanmar#June13Coup#Black4Rohingya

    The First Two B 21 Bombers Are Ready To Fly

    June 13, 2021
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    Speaking at a House Armed Services subcommittee on projection forces yesterday, US Air Force acting acquisition executive Darlene Costello also said it’s too soon to accelerate the programme. When speaking about whether the B-21 Raider development can be accelerated, Costello said the priority is “to get through the design, get completed, and not introduce concurrency”…

    [ Interesting Engineering ] Here’s What the US Tech Bill Really Means for the Next Industrial Revolution

    June 13, 2021
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    The U.S. Senate just voted in overwhelming approval for a bill designed to jump-start key technological advancements of the 21st century, taking up the challenge of outpacing growing economic competition from its new rival: China. Called the “U.S. Innovation and Competition Act” (formerly the “Endless Frontiers Act”), the new bill passed on a 68-32 vote, and it…

    [ SCMP ] Why Asean is wary about stronger ties with China

    June 13, 2021
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    According to the Chinese foreign ministry, Wang told Asean that Beijing was keen to “explore the possibility of elevating relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership as a new benchmark of China-Asean cooperation”. But the phrase “comprehensive strategic partnership”, which signifies a higher priority in Beijing’s foreign affairs, did not appear in a lengthy joint statement…

    The National Unity Government (NUG) of Myanmar designates State Administration Council (SAC)’s Tatmadaw as terrorists organisation.

    June 13, 2021
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    Accusations by NUG on SAC’s Tatmadaw and affiliated organisation includes: Killing of more than 800 civilians using lethal weapons Arbitrary detentions of over 5000 people Torture and sexual abuse of imprisoned people Decimation of economy Disregard for food crisis Abandonment of COVID CERP program Collapse of healthcare system Massive money laundering operations The designation and…

    [ Frontier Myanmar ] ‘Our revolution is starting’: Urban guerrillas prepare to step up killings, bombings

    June 13, 2021
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    “We can’t protest on the street because the army and security forces shoot us with real bullets. But we must revolt against the junta, so we choose armed revolution,” Min Wai told Frontier on May 24, asking not to reveal his real name for safety reasons. That month, he and his friends travelled from Yangon to an…

    People’s Defense Force (PDF) in Mandalay killed two police officers on Tuesday morning and confiscated a gun during a spontaneous attack.

    June 13, 2021
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    Bo Htun Tauk, a spokesperson for the group, contacted Myanmar Now on Friday to claim responsibility for the attack.  “Usually there would be five bikes or so, so since it was just two policemen we said screw it and hit them with the car,” he said. The bike got thrown onto the pavement. They were…

    Alleged Explosion occurred near Yangon’s Shwedagon Pagoda

    June 12, 2021
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    Both sides are alleging the other side as the perpetrator.

    [ Al Jazeera ] Turkey’s troops should leave Afghanistan under 2020 deal: Taliban

    June 12, 2021
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    Taliban spokesman tells Reuters Turkey should withdraw troops as part of deal with the US for pullout of foreign forces. Turkey should withdraw its troops from Afghanistan under the 2020 deal for the pullout of foreign forces, a Taliban spokesman has said, effectively rejecting Ankara’s proposal to guard and run Kabul’s airport after the United…

    [ TripSavvy ] Timeline of the U.S. Reopening: A State-by-State Guide

    June 12, 2021
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    Since the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic in March of 2020, the U.S. response to control and contain the spread has mostly been at the state level with state governments (and more locally, those of cities and counties) enforcing closures, social distancing, face masks, and other safety precautions. Some states began reopening their economies as…

    [ CNN ] Keystone XL pipeline project canceled by developer

    June 12, 2021
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    The developer of the Keystone XL pipeline announced Wednesday it is pulling the plug on the controversial project after the Biden administration revoked its permit in January. TC Energy, the Canadian company behind the project, said it decided to terminate the project after a comprehensive review of its options and consulting with the government of Alberta, Canada. The company…

    A bomb exploded at a Chinese-backed clothing factory in Ayeyarwady Region

    June 11, 2021
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    A bomb exploded at a Chinese-backed clothing factory in Ayeyarwady Region on Friday morning. It is the latest attack on a Chinese-owned business in Myanmar after arson attacks on factories in the Hlaing Tharyar Industrial Zone in Yangon in March.

    Revamping DPA

    June 11, 2021
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    Defense Politics Asia (DPA) started out in November 2017 as a community funded think tank, headquartered in Singapore, dedicated to provide vital insights into military, geopolitics, internal politics and economic developments in Asia and around the world, from an Asian perspective. After our co-founding Chief-Editor, Timothy Soh decided to go separate ways in late January…

    [ Times of Israel ] Key passages from outgoing Mossad chief’s unprecedented TV interview

    June 11, 2021
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    In an interview with Ilana Dayan on Channel 12’s “Uvda” documentary series Thursday night, recently retired Mossad chief Yossi Cohen spoke with unprecedented detail and candor about his career, actions to thwart Iran, his ties with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and more. 

    [ USA Today ] Starbucks shortage: Menu options such as oat milk and other items in short supply

    June 11, 2021
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    In a statement emailed to USA TODAY, Starbucks spokesperson Sanja Gould confirmed shortages will vary by store or market. The nondairy oat milk option was temporarily pulled from some Starbucks stores, and drinks with oat milk will not be available until the company is able to restock.

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