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Counter-offensive gathers pace while Wagner takes new role
Reports from the front lines of the various conflict zones reveal daily just how difficult Ukraine is finding its summer counter-offensive.
China restricts key semiconductor metals
The move has the potential to harm a range of Western tech manufacturers that use these elements to make their products.
NATO’s Vilnius summit tackles Ukraine, membership issues
Vilnius summit will reflect fresh sense of purpose over Ukraine war – but hard questions remain over membership issues.
Ukraine war shows conflict expanding into space
Ukraine possesses no satellites of their own, but nonetheless space technology has played a key role in supporting its operations.
Putin appeal to masculinity to recruit troops will not work
Hardliners in Russia have been calling for a full-scale mobilisation for some time, but so far Vladimir Putin has resisted the temptation for a full call-up due to its expected unpopularity.
The microchip industry would implode if China invaded Taiwan
A conflict between the US and China over computer chips – or semiconductors – has been escalating in recent months.
Three scenarios for the next phase of the Ukraine war
Three scenarios for the next phase of the Ukraine war and what each means for China.
Drone ‘attack’ on Kremlin likely a Russian false flag
Unless the attack was simply motivated by the kudos of demonstrating an ability to strike at the heart of Russian power, it makes no military sense on Kyiv’s part.
The multiplier effect matters in every area of the MoD
The physical infrastructure supports living, working, and training which ultimately impacts operational effectiveness.
F-16 for Ukraine – Gamechanger or Liability?
As high-level discussions on this topic continue, only time will tell if Ukraine will be donated F-16s.
