Report: China set to provide Iran fighter jets in $1 billion deal
Iran is already beginning to reap the rewards of its recent nuclear deal with world powers. Geostrategy Direct reported last week that China is set to sell the Islamic (more…)
NATO cuts Baltic intercepts despite increased Russian ‘missions’
NATO announced it will cut the number of planes patrolling around the Balitc Sea by half beginning in September even as Russian aircraft continue provocations in the area, reports (more…)
‘Dark money’ on rise in Russia, average bribe reportedly doubles
By Jack Caravelli Citing an estimate by the Russian Interior Ministry, the nation’s federal law enforcement arm, the pro-government newspaper Izvestiya claims the average bribe this year in Russia (more…)
Former Israeli official: Former Mideast allies fear U.S. pivot to Iran
The recently completed nuclear deal marks a U.S. pivot to Iran and away from its traditional Middle East allies, former Israel Defense Forces attache to Washington Amos Yadlin said. (more…)
Mixed messages from Russia, France on Mistral carriers deal
France has denied Russia’s claim that a compensation package for the non-delivery of two French Mistral warships has been reached. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Georgia diplomat warns of nuclear ‘gray zone’ in Black Sea region
By Jack Caravelli One of Europe’s most experienced and insightful diplomats visited Washington this week and shared concerns about the unmonitored traffic of nuclear material in the Black Sea (more…)
Israel Foreign Ministry chief: Sunni Arab nations ‘are our allies’
Sunni Arab nations in the Middle East are “Israel’s allies,” said Dore Gold, director general of Israel’s Foreign Ministry. SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)
Slaughter in Tunisia spurs British to prioritize counter-terrorism
Stung by the death last month of 30 Britons among 38 murdered while on holiday at a beach resort in Sousse, Tunisia at the hands of Islamic extremists, British (more…)
Americans with military ties face new threats after OPM data hack
Military personnel are at heightened risk of having their personal information exposed or exploited after the hacking of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). SUBSCRIBE l LOGIN (more…)