The second nuclear age: Brussels and the expanding terror threat
By Jack Caravelli The attacks in Brussels are another reminder that while some progress has been made in taking territory in Iraq and Syria from ISIL, the terrorist threat (more…)
Evidence lacking that Putin is actually withdrawing from Syria
Russia continues to maintain a large presence in Syria despite President Vladimir Putin’s pledge that Moscow’s “task” was “achieved” and its forces would be withdrawn. (FULL STORY) (more…)
The 30-year-old Saudi prince who is changing the kingdom
In a time of old kings, a young prince may be on the precipice of ushering in a new era in Saudi Arabia. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Iran announces naval deployment for anti-U.S. front in Latin America
Iran is shoring up its “rapidly growing ties” with Latin America by deploying warships and destroyers to the region. (FULL STORY) (more…)
Report: Hamas secretly pulls forces out of Sinai in bow to Cairo
After pledging to increase security cooperation with Egypt, Hamas has secretly pulled a unit of its military wing out of the Sinai Peninsula. (FULL STORY) (more…)
What’s stalling Xi Jinping’s grandiose imperial dream? No money
By Dr. Willy Lam Remember the “One Belt One Road” (OBOR), a multi-trillion-dollar intercontinental project that underpins President Xi Jinping’s ambition to catapult China to super-power status? (FULL STORY) (more…)
‘Systematic’ cyber attack from Iran hit U.S. banks, infrastructure
By Jack Caravelli An attack on a New York dam represents the first time the U.S. government has publicly acknowledged a foreign attack on part of America’s critical infrastructure. (more…)
U.S. moves on THAAD in Korea, offers China technology briefing
The U.S. will go ahead with the planned deployment of the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) missile defense system in South Korea, regardless of China’s objections, said Deputy (more…)
Report: Iran testing new way of waging war in Syria, Yemen
Under a cloak of concealment erected by leaders in Teheran, the Iranian Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) has been using the conflicts in Syria and Yemen to experiment in a (more…)