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Pentagon's China Military Report: Firm with Soft Spots? Experts Interpret
This article discusses the Pentagon’s latest assessment of Chinese military capabilities and outlines expert analyses questioning whether China has weaknesses in its defense strategy despite apparent ...
Why the IMF thinks China has a zombie problem
International Monetary Fund (IMF) head Kristalina Georgieva visited Beijing and highlighted concerns regarding the health of Chinese companies labeled as 'zombies.' These firms are failing to generate...
Here We Go Again: The Pentagon's Eighth Failed Audit
The US Department of Defense has failed its annual financial audit for the eighth consecutive year. This development highlights ongoing issues with transparency and accountability within the world’s l...
China Claims on Arunachal Pradesh and Closer Ties with Pakistan: What Alarms India According to the Pentagon Report
The annual Pentagon report highlights growing concerns in India over Chinese territorial claims in Arunachal Pradesh (considered Indian territory by China) and increasing strategic cooperation between...
Russia’s S-500 Has a Message for the U.S. Air Force’s F-22 and F-35 Stealth Fighters
Russia claims its long-delayed S-500 Prometheus air defense system is now operational and capable of targeting U.S. stealth fighters, including the F-22 and F-35. The S-500 promises to detect and enga...
US Army Sets Recruitment Record Under Trump Administration
The US Army has reported record-breaking recruitment figures under the Trump administration, surpassing previous milestones set during wartime periods such as World War II and the Gulf War....
Pentagon: CCP's Purge Affects Military Strength | China Military Report | Military Expansion | Readiness Status
The Pentagon has observed that internal purges within the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) may impact China’s military strength and readiness. Reports suggest assessments on the CCP’s influence over mili...
Why has Beijing turned down the heat in the Taiwan Strait in the second half of 2025?
Beijing's approach towards Taiwan reflects its broader strategic goals under the 'Chinese dream' of reunification. Observers note that reduced People’s Liberation Army (PLA) activity near Taiwan in re...
US and Ukraine Reach Consensus on Key Issues Aiming to End War With Russia, but Territorial Disputes Persist
The United States and Ukraine have agreed on several key issues aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia. However, territorial disputes remain unresolved, continuing to complicate peace eff...
Russia to Demand Changes to U.S.-Ukraine Peace Plan Seen As Starting Point
Russia intends to propose modifications to a peace plan for Ukraine that has been initiated by the United States, viewing the current proposal as merely an initial step....
Trump-backed Nasry Asfura declared winner of Honduras presidential election
Electoral authorities have declared Nasry Asfura, the candidate backed by former US President Donald Trump, as the winner of Honduras' presidential election, marking a shift towards conservatism in La...
Seoul holds the key to US-North Korea denuclearisation talks
South Korea (Seoul) is actively working to ease tensions regarding stalled negotiations between the United States and North Korea over denuclearization. The U.S. has become increasingly doubtful about...
F-35s Only Fit for Flight Half of the Time in 2024
According to MigNews, analysis shows that only about half of F-35 fighter jets were mission-ready during the first part of 2024. The report highlights an ongoing challenge regarding the operational re...
Trump's Attempt to Revoke Security Clearance of Whistleblower Attorney Blocked by Judge
A judge has intervened to prevent former President Donald Trump from revoking the security clearance of an attorney who represented several whistleblowers. This move by the legal system ensures that t...
US And Ukraine Reach Consensus On Key Issues Aiming To End The War But Territorial Disputes Persist
The United States and Ukraine have managed to achieve agreement on several critical matters intended to facilitate the cessation of hostilities, according to reports. However, significant differences ...
Judge blocks Trump effort to strip security clearance from attorney who represented whistleblowers
A judge has halted former President Donald Trump's attempt to revoke the security clearances of an attorney who had represented several government whistleblowers. The legal action by Trump involved at...
Ukraine and US Agree on Updated Peace Plan Following Bombing in Moscow
The United States and Ukraine have agreed upon an updated peace plan consisting of 20 points following the recent deadly bombing in Moscow that targeted Russian military figures. The new strategy repo...
How to View the Contradictory Narrative in the Pentagon Report
The article discusses the Pentagon's latest report and offers an analysis from the perspective of China’s Global Times, suggesting that Western powers are attempting to fabricate a narrative about Chi...
China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says
The Pentagon's annual report on the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) highlights a 'historic' buildup that is making the United States increasingly vulnerable....
China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says
The Pentagon's latest annual report on China's People’s Liberation Army indicates that China’s recent military expansion is unprecedented and poses increasing vulnerabilities for the United States....
China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says
The Pentagon's annual report on China's People’s Liberation Army describes the nation's recent military expansion as unprecedented and warns that this buildup is making the United States more vulnerab...
China’s military buildup makes US increasingly vulnerable, DOD says
The Pentagon's annual report on the People's Liberation Army (PLA) highlights China's significant and 'historic' military growth. The document underscores that these developments are posing increasing...
China Is Shifting Its Nuclear Forces to Swifter Footing: Pentagon
The Pentagon has indicated that China might be enhancing its strategic nuclear capabilities by making adjustments aimed at enabling quicker deployment of its nuclear arsenal. This development is signi...
U.S. Weighs Conference to Rebuild Gaza in Fresh Ceasefire Push
The United States is considering organizing an international conference aimed at rebuilding Gaza following a potential ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. This move comes as the U.S. governm...
U.S. Army and U.S. Navy Stretched Rules to Misrepresent Academic Qualifications of Recruits, Inspector General Declares
The Pentagon's inspector general has issued a report revealing that the U.S. Army and Navy inflated their 2025 recruitment numbers by including test scores obtained after remedial training, which obsc...
Judge Blocks Trump's Effort To Strip Security Clearance From Whistleblower Attorney
A federal judge has issued an injunction, preventing former President Donald Trump from revoking the security clearance of attorney John Quinn, who represented whistleblowers in cases against the gove...
Zelenskyy says consensus reached on many points after peace talks with US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy reported that significant consensus was achieved on various issues following discussions with the United States regarding Ukraine's security and conflict resolu...
Judge Blocks Trump's Attempt to Revoke Security Clearance of Whistleblower Attorney
A judge has intervened to prevent former President Donald Trump from revoking the security clearance of an attorney who represented whistleblowers. This legal action underscores ongoing tensions betwe...
Pentagon Estimates China's Nuclear Warhead Reserves
The Pentagon has released an estimate of China’s nuclear warhead reserves, marking the first time such information has been officially disclosed by U.S. officials....
Shaping the Character of the Future Fight
In 2020, Justin Lynch published an article discussing how the character of war evolves and suggesting that the US should proactively shape rather than predict future conflict dynamics. The post examin...
Strategic Arms Race: What Does Pentagon's New Report Say About China-Pakistan Defense Cooperation and Indian Concerns?
A new report from the Pentagon discusses concerns about the strategic arms race, focusing on defense cooperation between China and Pakistan and its implications for India. The report highlights growin...
Artifical intelligence is everywhere: 2025 review
In 2025, artificial intelligence became ubiquitous across military applications. From supporting operations over Ukraine and defending against Chinese cyberattacks to streamlining internal Pentagon pr...
2025 in review: policy
The initial year of Donald Trump's second US presidential term saw significant disruptions including an unprecedented national security strategy and rapid downsizing within the Department of Defense (...
Pentagon Estimates China's Nuclear Warhead Stocks
The Pentagon has released an assessment of China's nuclear warhead stockpile, marking a significant shift in U.S. intelligence and defense community interest towards Chinese military capabilities. The...
Pentagon: China Bolsters Its Arsenal, More Nuclear Weapons
According to Pentagon sources, China continues to expand its military capabilities by adding more nuclear weapons to its arsenal. This development is seen as a response to geopolitical tensions and re...
Judge Blocks Trump's Effort to Strip Security Clearance From Attorney
A judge has intervened to prevent former President Donald Trump from removing security clearance from his lawyer, likely setting precedent regarding attempts by individuals to influence such decisions...
US Bets on On-Orbit Satellite Servicing with 4 Missions in 2026
The United States plans four satellite missions for the upcoming year aimed at demonstrating capabilities such as on-orbit refueling and repair of military satellites, which will extend their operatio...
Zelenskyy says consensus reached on many points after peace talks with US
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that significant progress and agreement have been achieved on multiple issues following discussions with the United States regarding peace efforts. The s...
China military buildup leaves US ‘increasingly vulnerable’: Pentagon report
The Pentagon's annual report on China’s military developments asserts that China has tested key elements of potential invasion operations against Taiwan in 2024. These tests involved exercises aimed a...
Pentagon: China's Military Power Buildup Makes US Vulnerable
The Pentagon warns that China's increasing military capabilities and strategic initiatives pose significant challenges for the United States, potentially undermining American defense strategies and re...
Trump vs EU: the European laws curbing big tech and irking US president
The Trump administration criticizes the EU for its tech regulations, alleging they aim to coerce American social media platforms into censoring content. The US State Department announced it would deny...
US, Ukraine Reach Consensus on Key Issues Aimed at Ending War With Russia But Territorial Disputes Remain
The United States and Ukraine have reportedly reached an agreement on several key issues aimed at ending the ongoing conflict with Russia. However, disagreements over territorial control persist, comp...
North Korea Defeated the U.S. Army in Battle
The article recounts the early stages of the Korean War when North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950. A small and poorly equipped US force, Task Force Smith, consisting of just 540 soldiers with ...
Pentagon Report: China Seeks to Capitalize on Easing LAC Tensions; Aims to Blunt India-US Relations
The Pentagon has released a report indicating that China is attempting to exploit the easing of tensions along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between China and India. This development, according to ...
Pentagon: United States Now Faces Direct Threats from China
The Pentagon asserts that the United States is increasingly vulnerable to direct threats posed by China, marking a significant shift in strategic outlook towards Beijing. This statement reflects conce...
US and Ukraine reach consensus on key issues but territorial disputes remain
The United States and Ukraine have reached an agreement on several critical matters during recent diplomatic engagements, including military aid, economic cooperation, and strategic alignment against ...
US and Ukraine Reach Consensus on Key Issues Aimed at Ending War
The United States and Ukraine have reportedly reached an agreement on several key issues aimed towards resolving the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia. Specific details of these consensus po...
U.S. and Ukraine Reach Consensus on Key Issues Aimed at Ending the War
The United States and Ukraine have agreed on several key issues aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia, as part of efforts to bring about a peaceful conclusion to hostilities....
What Pax Silica Reveals About India’s Vulnerability in Global Tech Supply Chains
A U.S.-led initiative to secure semiconductor manufacturing is indicative of a broader shift in global technological geopolitics, emphasizing the extent of India’s reliance on foreign technology for c...
US and Ukraine Reach Consensus on Key Issues Aimed at Ending War
The US and Ukraine have reportedly reached an agreement on several critical issues aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict. While specific details remain undisclosed, both parties are now focusing mor...
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