Iran-backed Shi’ite militias pose post-ISIL problem for Iraq
Shi’ite militias have played a prominent role in Iraq’s effort to drive Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) out of the country. With that role, however, comes increased (more…)
Air Force: U.S. falling behind China, Russia in race for hypersonic weapons
China and Russia are winning the race in the development of “game-changing” hypersonic weapons, making the U.S. vulnerable to a future attack, according to a U.S. Air Force study. (more…)
China begins to panic at signs the Trump era will end its not-so-peaceful rise
“China has been ripping the U.S. off left and right, and we are going to push back without any hesitation,” said Donald Trump as the GOP presidential candidate. As (more…)
In rebuke to Beijing, UN Security Council enacts strongest yet sanctions against strategic ally Pyongyang
The United Nations Security Council on Nov. 30 unanimously voted to impose a new round of sanctions against North Korea for its repeated nuclear and missile tests in violation (more…)
Amid political crisis at home, South Korea intensifies measures against illegal fishing by China
In recent weeks, amidst the dramatic presidential crisis in South Korea, South Koreans are also stepping up their increasingly tough measures against rampant illegal fishing in their territorial or (more…)
Russia takes credit for coordinating first OPEC oil production cuts since 2008
By Dr. Jack Caravelli Seeking to stem a protracted depression in oil prices, the 13 member OPEC oil cartel, and with coordinated support from Russia, another major oil producer, (more…)
Hungarian no-bid nuclear power deal rewards Russia, shuts out major U.S. firm
By Dr. Jack Caravelli Westinghouse Electric Company, a subsidiary of Toshiba and one of the world’s leading makers of nuclear reactors, said this month it had been shut out (more…)
Weapons seizures show Iran ‘arms pipeline’ to Houthis in Yemen
Iran is shipping weapons and military equipment to Houthi rebels in Yemen via an “arms pipeline” through Somalia, a report said. Britain’s Conflict Armament Research (CAR) pointed to the (more…)
ISIL tells supporters to quit messaging apps over fears of U.S. tracking
Islamic State of Iraq and Levant (ISIL) is telling its members to stop using WhatsApp, Telegram and other messaging apps over fears that the U.S.-led coalition is using the (more…)