The escalating conflict in Ukraine is currently of major concern, with the country’s survival potentially hinging on external support, as highlighted by CIA director William Burns. Struggles of the Ukrainian Military Ukraine’s armed forces are currently grappling with a series of challenges. They are experiencing difficulties in maintaining equipment supplied by the Pentagon and are … Read more
As per US intelligence, Russia does not wish for a direct military conflict with NATO. Nevertheless, there are increasing concerns among European political and military officials about the potential risk of war with Russia. Voices of Concern from European Officials Boris Pistorius, Germany’s Defense Minister, does not rule out this possibility. He believes that such … Read more
Transnistria, a predominantly Russian-speaking region of Moldova, has been vocal about its desire for Russia’s ‘protection’. The journey to this point started in 1991 when Transnistria chose to secede from Moldova following the latter’s independence, resulting in a territorial dispute. Stepping in as a mediator, Russia managed to resolve this conflict. As a part of … Read more
Recent reports from Norwegian military intelligence suggest that Russia seems to be gaining an upper hand in the ongoing Ukraine conflict. The size of the Russian forces is believed to be three times larger than their Ukrainian counterparts. The Ukrainian forces are facing difficulties in the rotation of troops and maintaining their equipment. A notable … Read more
Recent events have set Moldova’s NATO Information Center, also known as CID NATO, in the spotlight as it fell victim to a suspected deliberate arson attack. This incident escalates the already strained relations between Moldova and its Transnistria region, a largely Russian-speaking area that declared independence back in 1991. Background on Transnistria and Moldova Relations … Read more
Swedish ministers sound the alarm bells on the potential for conflict, a stark shift in tone first initiated in 2012 by general Sverker Göranson. The gravity of the situation, initially dismissed by Sweden’s political class, has since become impossible to ignore. A Shift in Perspective Post 2014 The 2014 annexation of Crimea by Russia, accompanied … Read more
As conflict escalates in the Middle East, the Jordanian government seeks aid from the United States in bolstering their defenses. Amidst the growing tensions, this article explores the intricate dynamics of the region and the potential implications for Jordan and its security. Rising Tensions in the Region Just twenty days after the terrorist attacks led … Read more
This article reviews the recent developments in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine, highlighting the Ukrainian military challenges and Russia’s potential strategic moves. In the last month, no attacks have been initiated on Ukraine by Russian strategic bombers, specifically the Tu-95 “Bear”, Tu-22 “Backfire”, and Tu-160 “Blackjack”. This marks a stark contrast to the … Read more