Why is the ‘Failed State’ the Most Appropriate Model for Lebanon?
The failure to support the Lebanese army suggests that the country’s collapse is being deliberately maintained.
US Announces More Than $10 Billion in Arms Sales to Taiwan
Additional US arms sales to Taiwan include military software valued at more than $1 billion, Javelin and TOW anti-tank missiles…
G20 and Connectivity: What Role Can the G20 Play as a New World Emerges?
The G20 can play an important role here by becoming a platform where competing connectivity projects interact, are discussed, and…
Israel Approves $35 Billion Natural Gas Export Deal With Egypt
Valued at 112 billion shekels ($34.7 billion USD), the agreement will see 130 billion cubic meters of natural gas exported…
2026 Reset: Türkiye Bets Big on Defense and Tech
The 2026 Presidential Annual Program represents a pivotal moment in Türkiye’s national technology policy.
Risk of Nuclear Conflict ‘Highest Since Cold War,’ UN Disarmament Chief Warns
Izumi Nakamitsu, the UN under-secretary-general and high representative for disarmament affairs, said major military powers have already slipped into an…
Trump: U.S. Seized Oil Tanker Off Venezuela
The ship seized by the US, identified as the Skipper, departed Venezuela on December 2 with about 2 million barrels…
US, Australia and UK Defense Chiefs Meet to Strengthen AUKUS Partnership
Australia’s defense chief Richard Marles said Canberra is “very excited” about the pace of work on the long-term AUKUS submarine…
Ethiopia Pursues Mega Projects but Risks New Conflict in Bid for Sea Access
Prime Minister Abiy’s ambitious development drive clashes with rising regional tensions, ethnic violence and economic strain.
Ukraine Expands Sea Drone Operations as Russia Pulls Back
Ukraine’s current drone operations rely on a combination of human control and software assistance and the next stage will see…
Thailand Launches Airstrikes as Border Conflict with Cambodia Reignites
Cambodia’s Defense Ministry said Thai forces launched dawn attacks after “days of provocative actions” but emphasized that Cambodian units had…
NATO Chief Dismisses Concerns over US Commitment to Ukraine
The Trump administration is expected to unveil its updated troop plans for Europe in early 2026.
Macron urges Xi to Boost Cooperation, Trade Balance During Beijing Visit
China exports roughly $45 billion in goods to France annually, much of it low-value consumer items sold through online marketplaces…
Report: China Flooding Global Markets with Gasoline Cars
In Chile, Chinese manufacturers have overtaken traditional car brands, capturing a third of the market and offering gasoline models that…
UN Warns Smarter Land, Water Use Needed to Feed 10B by 2050
The agency said more than 60% of human-induced land degradation now occurs on agricultural land.
Zelenskiy Says ‘Tough Issues’ Remain After Florida Talks
Ukraine’s diplomatic outreach across Europe is set to continue throughout the week as Kyiv presses allies to help reshape the…
Turkish KIZILELMA Fire Air-To-Air Missile at Jet-Powered Target
KIZILELMA became the first and only uncrewed platform in the world with verified air-to-air combat capability.
SIPRI: China’s Corruption Purge Disrupts Weapons Programs
SIPRI’s data shows that while China’s arms sales revenues fell, other major producing nations posted significant growth, Japan: +40%, Germany:…
