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Moscow poised to establish a network of new military bases abroad

By Geostrategy-Direct on March 9, 2014   BACKGROUNDER  

Moscow poised to establish a network of new military bases abroad

Russia’s Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu confirmed on Feb. 26 that Moscow is planning to expand its military presence abroad and plans to build military bases in several important countries. (more…)

Ukraine: From regime change to the threat of Russian intervention

By Geostrategy-Direct on March 1, 2014   BACKGROUNDER  

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

By Geostrategy-Direct on February 22, 2014   BACKGROUNDER  

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

By Geostrategy-Direct on February 15, 2014   BACKGROUNDER  

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

By Geostrategy-Direct on February 9, 2014   BACKGROUNDER  

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

By Geostrategy-Direct on February 1, 2014   BACKGROUNDER  

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

By Geostrategy-Direct on January 25, 2014   BACKGROUNDER  

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

By Geostrategy-Direct on January 18, 2014   BACKGROUNDER  

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

By Geostrategy-Direct on January 12, 2014   BACKGROUNDER  

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…)

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