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Doomsday Scenario Seen Around the World: How Big of an Attack Could Russia Launch on NATO
The article discusses potential large-scale attack scenarios that Russia might launch against NATO countries if a significant conflict were to erupt. It analyzes the strategic implications and the sca...
China Accuses US of Trying to Thwart Improved Sino-Indian Ties
China has alleged that the United States is attempting to hinder improved diplomatic and strategic relations between China and India. This claim highlights a growing concern in Beijing over American i...
Ukraine Considers Withdrawing Eastern Troops
The Ukrainian government is considering the withdrawal of its military forces from eastern regions. This move could be part of an initiative aimed at reducing tensions and fostering dialogue with sepa...
National Total War: America's Increasing Vulnerability as China Militarily Ascends
The piece discusses how the United States faces growing military challenges from an increasingly assertive and capable Chinese military, questioning American strategic assumptions and national securit...
Pentagon Report Shows China Remains Completely Mysterious to US
The Global Times reports that according to a Pentagon report, the United States still struggles to fully comprehend and predict China's military strategies and intentions despite increased efforts to ...
Pentagon: Strengthening of Chinese Military Increases Security Vulnerabilities of United States
The Pentagon has expressed concern over the strengthening of China's military capabilities, indicating that this increase poses security vulnerabilities for the United States. The statement highlights...
Zelenskyy says he open to pull back troops if Russia does too
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has indicated that Ukraine is willing to withdraw its forces from certain areas, provided Russia reciprocates with a similar troop drawdown. This proposal aims ...
The art of war is undergoing a technological revolution in Ukraine
A Ukrainian expert argues that modern warfare necessitates armies to adopt operational models similar to tech giants like Amazon and SpaceX based on observations since 2022....
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 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 the People's Liberation Army (PLA) highlights China's significant and 'historic' military growth. The document underscores that these developments are posing increasing...
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....
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...
Nuclear Priorities for the Trump Administration: A Time To Decide
The article discusses the unprecedented dual-threat nuclear landscape the United States faces and highlights the urgent need for the Trump administration to expand and adapt its nuclear strategy in re...
Zelensky Says Draft Plan Freezes Front Line and Opens Way for Concessions
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelmysky announced that the draft plan aims to freeze the frontline situation in the ongoing conflict, creating conditions conducive to making concessions for peace negot...
Pentagon Notes Growing Vulnerability of US Amid Chinese Military Power
The Pentagon has highlighted an increasing vulnerability of the United States due to China's growing military might. This assessment reflects concerns over the balance of power dynamics in Asia and gl...
Pentagon says China’s ‘historic’ military build-up has made US ‘increasingly vulnerable’
In its annual report to Congress, the Pentagon states that although the U.S. does not aim to dominate or humiliate China, Beijing’s significant military expansion is contributing to the United States ...
The Navy’s railgun may be back from the dead — for now
President Donald Trump has stated that new 'battleships' for the Navy will be armed with 'state-of-the-art electric railguns'. This indicates a potential revival of railgun technology in naval armamen...
Navy To Begin Constructing 2 'Trump Class' Battleships
The U.S. Navy plans to commence the construction of two new battleships classified as 'Trump-class', marking a significant shift in naval strategy and capability enhancement....
Vadeful: Russia may use ceasefire to attack NATO
The article discusses concerns that Russia might utilize a potential ceasefire as cover for launching an offensive against NATO member states....
Pistorius calls for strengthening of Bundeswehr despite not believing in full-scale war between Russia and NATO
A call has been made by Nikolaus Pistorius, an expert on security policy, advocating for the reinforcement of Germany's armed forces (Bundeswehr) to enhance deterrence capabilities against potential R...
Rules of Engagement and Command Decisions
A former American colonel reflects on the complexities and responsibilities involved in operational choices and command decisions in military contexts....
‘Saturation attacks’: drone swarms key for wartime victory, Chinese military paper says
The PLA Daily asserts that unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) or drones are vital for warfare success due to 'saturation attacks' involving overwhelming numerical superiority. The paper emphasizes the im...
Canada Considers Permanent Military Bases in Latvia for NATO Commitment
The Canadian military is evaluating the establishment of permanent bases in Latvia as part of its ongoing commitment to enhance NATO's presence and security posture in Eastern Europe....
China Responds to Pentagon: We Are Not in a Nuclear Arms Race with Any Country
The Chinese Ministry of National Defense released a statement addressing concerns raised by the US Department of Defense about a potential nuclear arms race. The statement emphasized that China is com...
What Germany Says About a Possible War Between Russia and NATO
The article discusses Germany's stance regarding potential military conflict between Russia and NATO. It highlights concerns about the readiness of European nations and their reliance on the United St...
China Likely Loaded More Than 100 ICBMs in Silo Fields, Pentagon Report Says
A recent report by the Pentagon suggests that China has potentially deployed more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) within its silo fields. This development signifies a significant ...
US Predicts Outcome of War Between Russia and NATO
A prediction on the potential outcome of a hypothetical war between Russia and NATO has been forecasted by experts in the US. The analysis does not specify actual predictions but highlights concerns o...
Pentagon: China Has Deployed Over 100 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles
The Pentagon has reported that China has deployed more than 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs). This revelation underscores the rapid modernization of China's nuclear arsenal and its expa...
China Deploys Over 100 Nuclear Missiles in Shafts Near Mongolia
Reports suggest that China has deployed more than 100 nuclear missiles within underground facilities located close to the border with Mongolia....
Pentagon Reveals China's Deployment of Over 100 Intercontinental Ballistic Missiles in Mongolia
The Pentagon has disclosed information suggesting that China has deployed over 100 intercontinental ballistic missiles within the borders of Mongolia, a revelation that raises concerns about regional ...
Russia and China May Simultaneously Attack Taiwan and Europe
The article discusses a hypothetical scenario where Russia and China launch simultaneous military campaigns against Taiwan and European countries, suggesting strategic coordination between the two nat...
Kaliningrad: A New War at Europe's Doorstep
This article discusses the potential for conflict involving Russia’s exclave of Kaliningrad and its implications for European security and NATO alliances....
Where could Russia attack Europe?
The article discusses possible strategic points where Russia might launch an offensive against European territories, focusing on potential military strategies and geopolitical tensions between Russia ...
ISW Russian Offensive Campaign Assessment, December 20, 2025
The report by the Institute for the Study of War provides an assessment of Russia's ongoing military campaign in Ukraine as of December 20, 2025. It offers insights into strategic developments and ope...
MPs warn UK lags behind allies on drones
Senior Ministry of Defence officials are criticized by MPs for the slow deployment of drones and one-way effectors in the British military, warning that Britain’s deployed capabilities fall short comp...
Time to 'Spin Off' the Navy
Thomas B. Modly argues that the U.S. Navy, having been integrated into the broader Department of Defense structure and subjected to resource trade-offs within the entire defense enterprise, has lost i...
Putin expresses confidence that Russia's military objectives in Ukraine will be achieved
Russian President Vladimir Putin has expressed his assurance that the Kremlin’s declared military goals in Ukraine are set to be met, reflecting a continued stance of determination and resolve....
Hague seeks use of anti-personnel mines banned 26 years ago under Ottawa Convention
The Hague has taken a step requesting the deployment or use of anti-personnel mines which were outlawed by the Ottawa Treaty more than two decades ago. This move is highly controversial as it goes aga...
Only Two Things Can Make Putin Sit at the Negotiation Table According to Brzezinski
Zbigniew Brzezinski has stated that only two things could potentially compel Russian President Vladimir Putin to negotiate: a significant military threat or an economic catastrophe. The analysis sugge...
Will Taiwan’s decentralised military model raise more questions than it solves?
Taiwan's military has intensified training for decentralized command and control to ensure frontline units can function independently if attacked by China. This shift is prompted by warnings from defe...
Russia’s Chinese-Enabled Drone Supply Network Is Remaking Warfare
Russian cooperation with China in unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) is significantly enhancing Russia's capability for sustained warfare at reduced costs and on a scalable basis. This partnership has wi...
Ukraine Elections - Putin Says He May Consider Ceasing Deep Strikes into Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin stated during an interview that he might reconsider halting deep strikes within Ukrainian territory as the country gears up for its upcoming elections. The statement w...
Decline of Operational Art: The Story of A Strategic China Wargame
Military planners face challenges in applying operational art amid 21st-century warfare's complexity and rapid technological changes, particularly in the Indo-Pacific theater where US-China rivalry is...
The cost of an unjust peace in Ukraine? An emboldened China.
A peace deal that favors Russia could embolden China to take military action, drawing parallels between the dynamics in Ukraine and potential implications for other global conflicts....
Racing Against Time: Realizing a True Defense Industrial Enterprise
An article discussing the challenges and importance of developing an effective defense industrial base, using the context of the coalition's air campaign against Islamic State in November 2015 as illu...
‘Take the Oil’: Seizing the Kharg Island Terminal is the Ultimate Checkmate to Iran
Dr. Michael Rubin suggests that instead of a full-scale invasion, President Trump should consider seizing Kharg Island's oil terminal as a strategic move against Iran's regime in response to recent cr...
All Meat on the Grill: Trump's Strategy for Making the US the Sole World Power Again
This article discusses President Donald Trump’s strategic approach towards reaffirming America as the world's dominant superpower, emphasizing the withdrawal of military forces from certain regions an...
The Doomsday Plane: This Pentagon Flying Command Center Can Stay Aloft for Days and Survive a Nuclear Strike
The article describes the E-4B Nightwatch aircraft, known as 'the Doomsday Plane', which serves as an airborne command post. It is designed to withstand nuclear strikes and continue operations while p...
Doomsday Plane Lands in Los Angeles: First Time in History for U.S. Nuclear Command
On Sunday, a Boeing E-4B National Airborne Operations Center (also known as the 'Doomsday Plane'), designed to serve as a mobile command post for civilian and military leaders in case of nuclear attac...
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