Trump Says Houthis in Yemen Will Be ‘Annihilated,’ as U.S. Keeps Up Strikes
The president warned Iran to stop arming the militant group, which has been attacking ships in the Red Sea.
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MBDA CEO sees ‘moment of truth’ in European defense, as firm sets order record
Eric Béranger said uncertainty in historical alliances is showing that MBDA’s joint European model is “proving relevant.”
Now That Trump Is Back, What Should Arab States Do?
With Donald Trump’s return to the White House, Arab states already face a pivotal moment in shaping their foreign policy. Known for his transactional diplomacy and “America First” approach, Trump is likely to prioritize issues that directly benefit the US economy and enhance its strategic power, particularly vis-a-vis China and Russia. For Arab states, the […]
Now That Trump Is Back, What Should Arab States Do? was originally published on Global Security Review.
Russia’s Influence in Africa: Understanding the Big Picture
A concerning trend in Africa is developing. Political instability is increasing. This trend is reflected in military coups that occurred in African countries between 2020 and 2024. For example, Presidential Guard Commander, General Abdourahamane Tiani, led a coup in July 2023 to overthrow Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum. Two coups transpired in Burkina Faso within the […]
Russia’s Influence in Africa: Understanding the Big Picture was originally published on Global Security Review.
The Emerging Nuclear Scenario
The Russia-North Korea mutual security pact, Moscow’s unceasing nuclear threats, Russia’s global nuclear power sales drive, Iran’s race for nuclear weapons, and China’s “breathtaking” nuclear expansion, are the stuff of daily headlines. They all point to increasing nuclear proliferation, multiplying nuclear threats, and the emergence of an increasingly cohesive bloc of powers fully willing to […]
The Emerging Nuclear Scenario was originally published on Global Security Review.
U.S. Says it Struck Houthi Targets, Including Underwater Drone, in Yemen
The American military said it believes it is the first time such an undersea weapon had been used in the current conflict in the Red Sea.
U.S. Designates Houthis a Terrorist Group
The designation allows the United States to crack down on the group’s access to the global financial system.
Red Sea Strikes Spark Fear of a Wider War
SUBSCRIBER+EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW — The Red Sea conflict may not yet be a ‘war’, but experts say it looks to be trending in that direction. The […] More
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Enabled by Iran: Houthis Push Forward with Attacks in the Red Sea
SUBSCRIBER+EXCLUSIVE REPORTING – Despite warnings from multiple countries, the Iranian-backed, Yemen-based Houthi militia are continuing attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, adding a new […] More
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Proliferation’s Rising Threat
Although scholars readily acknowledge that the international order is under serious attack from Russia and China, they do not pay much attention to the task of detailing those attacks in the nuclear sphere. Yet doing so is essential because that dimension is vital to their strategy. Due to consideration of space, this essay focuses on […]
Proliferation’s Rising Threat was originally published on Global Security Review.