Ukraine: From regime change to the threat of Russian intervention
Regime change in Ukraine proved to be relatively easy compared to the much tougher, far more consequential task of keeping the nation from breaking into two parts. And this (more…)
Russia establishes a fifth military command — for the Arctic region
Russia has announced its new Arctic military command, to be set up by year’s end. Russia is the world’s largest land country whose military structure is divided into four (more…)
In debate, Afghan candidates split on backing U.S. security agreement
During a lively American-style presidential TV debate, major Afghan candidates for presidency staked out contrasting views on the nation’s future ties to the United States. The immediate issue facing (more…)
India to complete strategic ‘Triad’ with sea trials of indigenous SSBN
India joined five other countries in the world on Jan. 21 with the launch for sea trials of an indigenously designed, engineered and operated ballistic missile submarine, the INS (more…)
Karzai’s last stand: U.S. must talk to the Taliban or leave immediately
The president of Afghanistan has once again refused to sign a security pact with the United States until Washington fulfills one condition: start peace talks with the Taliban to (more…)
Suddenly, Japan and most of East Asia are currying favor with India
India’s longtime low profile in East Asia is ending. The world’s largest democracy is being vigorously courted by virtually all the countries in the volatile and dynamic region. In (more…)
Indian intel warns of terror attacks on U.S. sites after diplomatic row
The Indian government has sent an official diplomatic note to the U.S. embassy demanding that the U.S. shut down all social clubs and all commercial activities including tax-free alcohol (more…)
Russia’s Bin Laden vows to terrorize the Sochi Winter Olympics
The Chechen rebel leader and terrorist who has claimed responsibility for several deadly suicide bombing in Russia has ordered his network to do whatever it takes to sabotage the (more…)
Afghanistan frees terrorists, jailed by U.S., who had killed Americans
A committee appointed by Afghan President Hamid Karzai decided on Monday, Dec. 30, that 650 of 764 or 85 percent of the criminals in the Bagram prison should be (more…)