Russian President Vladimir Putin has revised his country’s nuclear doctrine, officially permitting the use of nuclear weapons in response to conventional attacks if they are deemed to threaten Russia’s sovereignty or territorial integrity. This decision comes as tensions between Russia…
The war in Ukraine has witnessed fierce battles on the ground and relentless aerial confrontations as both sides vie for control of the skies. Amid ongoing Russian assaults, particularly through drones and missile attacks, Ukraine’s defenders are stretched to their…
Western aid will be crucial, now more than ever, as Russian forces are continuing to gain territory in Ukraine. In the face of creeping authoritarianism, will the west fulfil its moral obligation to protect Ukrainian independence and democracy?
China already has the world’s largest navy by the US’ own admission, while the US itself has a sizeable number of air, land, and sea forces in Japan, South Korea, and increasingly in the nearby Philippines.