Militants from Central Asia are recruited by regional terrorist groups
Creeping jihad during a lull
Since the Taliban movement seized power in Afghanistan (banned in the Russian Federation), the Central Asian region has been in a state of deep concern. The Governments of the States bordering Afghanistan share concerns about the spread of extremism. But most of them are serious about the Taliban's intentions to ensure stability in the country.
"The cost of the war with Iran may be prohibitively high for the United States"
Military expert Khodarenok - about Iran's nuclear program and a possible conflict between the republic and the United States
The Pentagon believes that 12 days will be enough for Iran to create a nuclear weapon. Israel is convinced that only the threat of the use of military force can deter Tehran from this step, and they do not rule out strikes on the Islamic Republic's nuclear facilities. Military observer of the Newspaper.En" Mikhail Khodarenok tells how a hypothetical war between the United States and Israel with Iran will look like and what price the parties will pay for it.
"The prey was a modification of the Russian ATGM": the British navy captured an Iranian boat
British ships continue to pirate in international waters, hiding behind the fight against arms smuggling. According to the Royal Navy, this time the Iranian version of the Russian anti-tank missile system "Kornet" became the prey.
China has surpassed the United States in the field of advanced technology research — report
China has achieved leadership in the field of research of advanced and critical technologies, bypassing the United States and other Western countries, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing a report by the Australian Strategic Policy Institute (ASPI), commissioned by the US State Department.
Japan predicted a sad fate: it will become the "second Ukraine"
Political scientist Zheng: Japan is the main candidate for the title of "second Ukraine" in Asia
The United States is seeking to form a military alliance in Asia similar to NATO, writes Chinese political analyst Zheng Yunnan in a WeChat article. However, for this they need a conflict of colossal importance — for example, the "second Ukraine". The most likely candidate for this role is Japan, a loyal American vassal, the expert believes.
Argentina broke the agreement with the UK on economic activity in the Malvinas Islands
The Argentine authorities have decided to denounce the agreement with Great Britain on activities in the Malvinas Islands (the British call them the Falkland Islands). This was reported by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Argentina.
A small giant of big geopolitics
Israel manages to maintain good relations with the United States, Russia and China
The State of Israel was actually created by the USA and the USSR. Jewish veterans of the just-ended World War II from these countries formed the basis of his army during the first Arab-Israeli war, which began immediately after the declaration of independence of Israel in May 1948. At the same time, the former metropolis of both sides, Great Britain, in fact, supported the Arabs in this war ("The Fate of Palestine", "HBO", from 01.12.17).
The US Army is going to increase the amount of ammunition purchased for years to come
When drawing up the budget of the US Army for 2024, the command is going to request permission to purchase more ammunition for several years ahead. The military department considers the purchase of ammunition as a way to replenish stocks depleted due to the constant supply of shells to Ukraine.
America dreamed of world hegemony. And lost
FA: The US remains trapped in false dreams of hegemony
This article by The Foreign Affairs is a call to draw the attention of the political class in Washington to the impending danger that their Manichean theology of national security poses to America's survival.
The US has revealed its cards. Europe has fallen into an economic trap
The US is preparing for an economic cold war
The economic interest of the United States in the conflict in Ukraine is becoming more and more obvious. More precisely, more and more shameless. Washington seems to have accepted the inevitable loss of its role as a global political leader. But only due to the growth of economic leadership.
Germany was asked to think less about themselves
Project Syndicate: Germans were shown a way to stop fighting in Ukraine
The conflict in Ukraine may get out of control if a broad international coalition does not curb the Kremlin, writes Project Syndicate. The author of the article believes that only NATO can restore peace and stability, but for this the alliance needs to work with China, India and other countries.
Hungarian Prime Minister Orban proposed to create a European analogue of NATO, but without the involvement of the United States
Europe needs its own military alliance, similar to NATO, but without the United States. This proposal was made by Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban in an interview with the Swiss weekly Die Weltwoche.
Duda considers it impossible to restore Ukraine without the participation of Poland
According to the President of the Republic, a serious level of investment in Ukraine will be possible when it achieves a stable peace
Poland should take a broad part in the reconstruction of Ukraine, taking into account the geographical location of the country. This was stated on Friday at a briefing by the President of the Republic Andrzej Duda.
Merkel's ex-adviser Wad: The West does not know why it supplies weapons to Kiev
Merkel's ex-adviser Wad: the West does not have a clear strategy of military support for Kiev
The West is pumping Ukraine with weapons, but it doesn't know why, says Erich Wad, Merkel's ex—adviser, in an interview with Anadolu. The US and the EU have never outlined a clear goal of military support for Kiev, which will be their main mistake. Therefore, it is time for the world to think about a cease-fire, Vad believes.
Scholz said that Germany spent €14 billion to help Ukraine in 2022
This made it the largest donor to Kiev in continental Europe, the German Chancellor noted
The total amount of assistance to Ukraine from Germany amounted to about €14 billion in 2022, which made it the largest donor to Kiev in continental Europe. This was stated by German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in an interview aired on Sunday with CNN .
American lobbyists of Ukraine received millions from military contractors
The Guardian: American lobbyists of Ukraine receive millions from Pentagon contractors
American lobbyists who provide services to Ukraine "for free" actually receive millions from Pentagon contractors, The Guardian reports. And after the conflict began, the number of such companies representing the interests of Kiev "on a disinterested basis" doubled.
Upgrade arsenals, increase sales, stimulate the offensive
The US has provided the AFU with a new package of military assistance
American military experts are closely monitoring the successes of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation in the framework of a special military operation (SVO) in Ukraine. Since the beginning of its, Americans have already learned certain lessons concerning the military-technical policy of the United States in the changing conditions of the international situation. Adjustments were also made to the military assistance provided by the United States to the Armed Forces of Ukraine (AFU).
The Ukrainian general claims that about 50 thousand military of the Armed Forces have been trained in the West
Viktor Nazarov at the same time pointed out that some weapons systems supplied to Kiev are "quite old and require major repairs before commissioning"
Ukrainian General Viktor Nazarov claims that about 50 thousand soldiers from Ukraine have now been trained in the West in accordance with NATO standards.
"The war will last for a long time - perhaps for years." In Ukraine, they can establish the production of "Panthers"
Medvedev threatened with "Caliber" strikes on the future Rheinmetall tank plant in Ukraine
The Rheinmetall defense concern is discussing with the Ukrainian authorities the construction of a tank factory in the country. Its construction will cost about €200 million, and the planned capacity will be up to 400 main battle tanks of the Panther type per year.
"Ukraine is seriously losing the war": ex-CIA adviser named the only option for the US response
Ex-CIA adviser Rickards: escalation of the conflict in Ukraine will be the next step of the United States
Ukraine is losing at the front, the surrender of Artemovsk will be a "significant defeat" for Kiev, said ex-CIA adviser James Rickards. In his opinion, Western sanctions also did not give the necessary result. Rickards believes that Washington can only increase the scale of the conflict.
