Trump’s Love Affair With Qatar Deepens

This post was originally published on here Yesterday the White House revealed an executive order by President Trump granting Qatar a sweeping U.S. security guarantee. This unprecedented pact echoes nato’s Article 5 mutual defense clause, committing the U.S. to treat any armed attack on the Gulf state as a direct threat to U.S. peace and…

India, Russia Conduct Joint Military Exercises

This post was originally published on hereIndia and Russia are conducting joint military exercises in Rajasthan this month. Beginning yesterday, 250 Russian personnel are joining the two-week “Indra 2025” drill, simulating desert war zones. The Russian Embassy in India stated, “The joint exercises confirm the nature of the special, privileged strategic partnership between Moscow and…

The Fortress of Denmark

This post was originally published on hereThe 27 heads of state and government of the EU met in Copenhagen yesterday. On the agenda were security for Europe, aid for Ukraine and sanctions against Russia. Given recent drone incursions over Denmark and East European countries, Denmark’s capital turned into a fortified city for the event. “I…

Japanese Warship to Carry Tomahawk Cruise Missiles

This post was originally published on hereThe JS Chokai is heading to America, where it will spend the next year acquiring the Raytheon’s Tomahawk missile system. These cruise missiles can hit targets 1,000 miles away. Though Japan committed to pacifism in 1945, it is quickly abandoning that philosophy as its neighbors, especially China, become belligerent.…