Submarines have been used in warfare for centuries. Undersea warfare has come a long way since the first experimental contraptions took to the seas. The modern nuclear-powered submarine represents a huge investment in money,…
Back at the beginning of 2024, China released footage of a robot dog armed with a service rifle undergoing training in Cambodia. The low-cost remote-controlled canines are reported to offer tactical advantages that the…
Russia’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine was supposed to be a short campaign, but the larger country’s swift victory anticipated by many analysts failed to materialize. Part of the reason for Ukraine’s effective defense was…
As artificial intelligence (AI) gains widespread adoption in the public and private sectors, defense is another area where AI will bring about significant changes. While the U.S., China, and Russia are leading in military…
One of the main criticisms of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is that the United States assumes a disproportionate share of the burden. To address the imbalance a political commitment was reached at…
Ukraine formally applied for fast-track NATO membership in September 2022, seven months after Russia’s invasion. While most of the alliance’s members have welcomed Ukraine’s ascension, the sentiment is not universal. Ukraine’s long quest to…
Defense spending continues to climb worldwide, with governments pouring billions into modernizing their armed forces. Yet military strength cannot be measured by money alone. Factors such as manpower, equipment diversity, logistical capability, geography, natural…
The People’s Republic of China and the Republic of China (Taiwan) have a difficult history. To put it mildly. The seeds of this acrimony were sown long before the end of the Chinese Civil…
On June 19, 2024, Russia and North Korea signed a mutual defense pact. The treaty represents a significant shift in relations between Moscow and Pyongyang. Historically, relations between the two states have not always…
After a long campaign and “hundreds of meetings”, the first batch of F-16s arrived in Ukraine in late 2024. The American-made multirole fighter jet has a long and proven service history with dozens of…
Artificial intelligence is already part of modern warfare, and that role is set to grow exponentially in the next three to five years. AI offers the opportunity to greatly increase military operations with increased…
Donald Trump’s re-election in the 2024 presidential election means he’ll be the first president to serve non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland. A second Trump term could see a substantial shift in defense policy and…
Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election decisively, becoming the first Republican candidate to win the popular vote in 20 years. Foreign policy wasn’t the focal point of the election, but the two candidates…
Donald Trump’s unexpectedly decisive victory in the 2024 presidential election will have global consequences. Foreign policy was not the centerpiece of either candidate’s campaign, but the two could scarcely have presented more diametrically opposed…
Taiwan is the fourth-largest recipient of American arms sales worldwide. Since 1950, only Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Japan have spent more on US weapons than the Republic of China. The Taiwan Relations Act (1979)…
There are 53 active conflicts worldwide today. Some are long-running, low-intensity wars, while others have seen thousands perish. The unfolding situations in Ukraine, Israel, and Syria garner the most attention, but other simmering disputes…
In November 2024, the American people elected Donald Trump as president. Trump is the first Republican candidate to win the popular vote in 20 years and the first president to serve non-consecutive terms since…
JD Vance has kept a rather low profile since the 2024 presidential election. As Vice-President-elect, he will be a heartbeat from the presidency. Should he ascend before the end of Trump’s second term, he…
Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 US presidential election means he is the first president to serve two non-consecutive terms since Grover Cleveland. Domestic economic concerns were the most important factor in his surprisingly…
Taiwan was not a major issue in the 2024 presidential election. However, Donald Trump will need to address the growing tensions between Taiwan and China. As China strengthens its military and eyes a solution…
