Defense & Security

Russian troops simulate invasion near NATO border

Russian forces and separatist troops in Transnistria have staged a large-scale reenactment of the 1944 Iași–Chișinău offensive—the Soviet operation that led to Romania’s occupation...

If China moves, Russia falls

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has left the Kremlin increasingly beholden to China, entrenching economic, military, and technological dependencies that may reshape the strategic balance...

From peace pledge to passivity: Trump’s Ukraine shift

As Russia’s war on Ukraine grinds into its fourth year, President Donald Trump’s public statements are raising alarm in Kyiv and among Western observers,...

CSIS: Russia pays heavy price for minimal gains

The Russian military is approaching a grim milestone of one million casualties in Ukraine as of summer 2025, according to a new analysis by...

Russian bomber losses tilt balance toward China, NATO

A recent wave of Ukrainian drone strikes has further eroded Russia’s long-range nuclear strike capabilities, dealing a measurable blow to the Kremlin’s strategic aviation...

Kremlin ramps up forces near NATO front

Russia and Belarus are preparing for a large-scale joint military exercise, Zapad-2025, scheduled for this fall near the borders of NATO member Poland. Military analysts...

US military conducts first nuclear response training in South Korea

The US Army's dedicated nuclear and weapons of mass destruction (WMD) response unit has conducted its first-ever nuclear weapon effects training in South Korea,...

Trump gives Iran 60 days on nuclear talks

In a high-stakes diplomatic move, President Donald Trump has given Iran a 60-day deadline to demonstrate progress in nuclear negotiations or face potential military...

China warns US and Philippines over military cooperation

The Chinese Ministry of National Defense issued a sharp rebuke Wednesday following recent U.S. military engagements with the Philippines, including a new arms sale...

China warns Washington over Taiwan stance

China’s Ministry of National Defense issued a sharp rebuke Tuesday following U.S. media reports that the Pentagon has elevated the defense of Taiwan and...

Trump pitches $1 trillion defense budget

President Donald Trump said his administration is preparing to approve a defense budget “in the vicinity” of $1 trillion, calling it the largest in...

Poll shows South Koreans overestimate US military support

A new academic study has revealed a sharp contrast in how Americans and South Koreans perceive the likelihood of U.S. military support if war...

Pentagon prepares for potential strike on Iran

The United States is rapidly expanding its military footprint across the Middle East, deploying thousands of troops, strategic bombers, missile defense systems, and naval...

Kremlin seen preparing for Baltic invasion

Germany’s intelligence and military leadership have raised fresh concerns about the possibility of a future Russian military operation against NATO allies, citing a classified...

Taiwan warns of potential 2027 Chinese invasion

Taiwan has for the first time officially identified 2027 as a potential year for a Chinese invasion, highlighting growing concerns over tensions with Beijing. The...

Taiwan launches rapid response drills

Taiwan has initiated a five-day rapid response military exercise aimed at enhancing combat readiness in the event of an escalation by China’s People’s Liberation...

Taiwan’s preparations for potential Chinese aggression

Taiwan has accelerated the modernization of its armed forces to bolster deterrence against China. Defense spending has steadily risen under the Democratic Progressive Party government...

Kremlin: Russia and U.S. “dine,” Europe on the menu

Dmitry Medvedev, Deputy Chairman of Russia's Security Council and former President, made a pointed statement on social media, using culinary metaphors to suggest the...

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