The populations of Japan, South Korea and now China are shrinking which, demographers say, is a threat to both the economy and social stability of those countries. All three are trying to reverse course…
Ukraine ‘cannot be broken’ says its top general after Russian missile attack
General Valery Zaluzhny says Ukraine successfully downed 47 of the 55 missiles launched by Russia following west’s offer of tanksRussia-Ukraine war – latest news updatesUkraine’s top general vowed that his country would not be “broken” after the succes…
Ukrainian defenders destroy all 24 Shahed drones launched by Russians
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IAV 2023: Ukraine to join CV90 user club
Ukraine is to join the CV90 user club, Janes learnt at Defence iQ’s International Armoured Vehicles (IAV) 2023 conference being held in London on 23–26 January. Ukraine…
India marks national day with Egyptian president as guest
Tens of thousands of people have gathered to watch a parade in the Indian capital showcasing the country’s defense capability and cultural heritage on a newly revamped ceremonial boulevard.
Lebanese judge at the centre of Beirut blast inquiry showdown
Judge Tarek Bitar has faced intense opposition from Lebanon’s establishment since resuming the investigation on Monday.
Disabled 14-year-old rape victim refused abortion in Poland by hospitals in her province
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Reconsidering Clausewitz on Friction
In the marginalia of his copy of On War, influential fighter pilot-theorist John Boyd laments that Carl von Clausewitz never thought about inducing friction for the adversary: “Overcome friction, yes—but also why not magnify friction for the adversary …