Guest Contributor
Russia behaving in a cold, calculated way in Syria
President Putin’s Russia is behaving in a calculated, geopolitical way in Syria, which is indicative of Political Realism, and the move from an American dominated international order towards a one where America’s power and ambitions do not translate into preferred diplomatic outcomes.
Chinese PLA Navy displays capabilities in the Yellow Sea
As Russian and Chinese navies have been practising together for the first time in the Baltic Sea during the start of August, Beijing has been busy on the domestic front.
Tensions in the Asia-Pacific: by choice or design?
There is deep concern that tensions in the South China sea will erupt into a conflict with more aggressive posturing by both the United States, Japan and China, accompanied by the deteriorating situation in North Korea which could erupt into a catastrophic conflict at any time.
Has the United States role on the world stage diminished?
The United States has been unquestionably the most powerful and influential nation in the world since the Second World War.
When It Comes to the US Navy, Size Matters
The technological sophistication and capital-intensive nature of providing and maintaining a modern Navy requires long term plans.
The Air War That Is Defeating ISIS
The U.S. and its Coalition partners have been fighting the Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) for almost a decade.
Development at War: A Short History
Socioeconomic development plays a major role in cold, conventional and irregular warfare.
Surviving a Nuclear Attack
Acute radiation syndrome may be the result of an accident. It may also be the result of an intentional act of terrorism.
To Counter Russia, Strengthen China
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s July 30th decision to expel 755 U.S. diplomats is the logical result of another senseless sanctions bill.
Putin Is Thirsty – the Troubling Problem of Kaliningrad
Kaliningrad may be the focal point for a dangerous economic and military conflict between Russia and NATO.
