At three in the morning during the Talavera fairs, Gómez was walking with a woman who was not his wife. Some acquaintances spotted them and were understandably surprised. “It is a very
China is conducting one of the most extensive ocean-mapping campaigns in modern history, deploying dozens of research vessels to chart the sea floor and monitor underwater conditions in strategically critical regions. While
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What does it mean to grow up in a state before it becomes a state, and to watch it expand beyond recognition within a single lifetime? How does a person who describes
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In the escalating military confrontation between Israel and Iran, the Israeli Air Force (IAF) has reportedly dropped 5,000 bombs on Iranian territory since coordinated strikes with the United States last week, according
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The global fighter jet market is entering a new era of competition. For decades, France’s Rafale has dominated mid-range combat aircraft sales across Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Its proven combat
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The Indian Ocean, once envisioned as an “Ocean of Peace,” is entering a phase of strategic uncertainty that Sri Lanka cannot afford to ignore. Developments unfolding far beyond its shores, particularly in
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I have been closely following the escalating conflict along the Pak-Afghan border, and the latest developments around the March 16, 2026 Pakistani airstrike in Kabul has left me deeply troubled, but also
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George Friedman’s latest podcast presents a meticulous account of the evolution of the war with Iran, exposing critical miscalculations and unanticipated outcomes. Friedman begins by stating, “All wars evolve. The fundamental purpose
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Comparing what is now happening with what has happened in analogous historical situations and triangulating my thinking with smart, well-informed leaders and experts has always helped me make better decisions. I have
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“This conflict with Iran is not regional. It is” – in his words – “a war really for the West, for free societies. And I am very much in favour of any
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The Philippines on Monday firmly rejected China’s claim of sovereignty over the entire South China Sea, responding to a statement from Beijing’s embassy that a Filipino diplomat had allegedly conceded Scarborough Shoal
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China’s People’s Liberation Army Navy has taken a bold step into autonomous aerial warfare with the deployment of a new uncrewed helicopter aboard its Type 075 amphibious assault ship, potentially transforming the
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Japan’s decision to deploy its domestically produced long-range Type-12 missiles near the East China Sea is raising concerns among analysts and Chinese officials, who warn the move may represent a significant strategic
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“Modern conflicts are increasingly shaped not by firepower alone but by intelligence superiority, where information, timing, and surprise determine strategic outcomes.” Modern wars rarely begin with the sound of gunfire. They start
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The United States Army has awarded defense technology company Anduril Industries a contract that could reach a total value of up to $20 billion, marking one of the most significant deals yet
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Iran’s naval strategy in the Strait of Hormuz is once again demonstrating how smaller, unconventional forces can challenge the world’s most powerful navy. According to reporting by The Times UK, Iran’s Islamic
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