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Russia
Israel Reportedly Hits 250 Syrian Military Targets
A massive number of strikes reportedly hit key military facilities, including air bases, fighter jets, missile systems, chemical production sites, and depots.
Dec. 10, 2024
Israel
Israelis Prepare Ground Ops as Assad Regime Falls: IDF Air Strikes Begin
According to Kyiv Post intel sources, Israel is ramping up forces on its Syrian border, readying for a ground operation as Assad’s regime collapses, with air and missile strikes already underway.
Dec. 9, 2024
Iran
OPINION: Russia’s Diplomatic Suicide by Aligning With Yemen’s Houthi Rebels
Empowering the ragtag Shiite militia group will inevitably drive a wedge between Moscow and the Persian Gulf monarchies it is banking on to usher in an era of multipolarity.
Nov. 10, 2024
War in Ukraine
Erdogan Says Relying on Trump to End Ukraine, Gaza Wars
Erdogan spoke while returning from a summit in Budapest a day after Donald Trump’s decisive victory in the US election.
Nov. 8, 2024
Putin
OPINION: The Future of Russia’s Comprehensive Strategic Partnership with Iran
Now Moscow’s relationship with Jerusalem is in shreds, Tehran could elevate its connections with Moscow by becoming “military dependent’,” but a comprehensive strategic partnership appears distant.
Nov. 3, 2024
Ukraine
EXPLAINED: Where Do Harris and Trump Stand on US National Security Defense Industry?
Both candidates have called for enhancements to the US defense industrial base with Harris calling for collective defense with allies but Trump proposing the US goes it alone.
Oct. 29, 2024
Israel
Pentagon Says Air Defense Missiles for Israel and Ukraine Are ‘Apples and Oranges’
With US help, around one percent of ballistic missiles fired at places like Tel Aviv and Haifa actually hit. Ukraine’s tattered air defenses stop about one of three missiles, some also Irani-made.
Oct. 16, 2024
Ukraine
World Briefing: Oct. 12, 2024
The world in focus, as seen by a Canadian leading global affairs analyst, writer and speaker, in his review of international media.
Oct. 12, 2024
Israel’s Flagship Carrier Suspends Moscow Flights Over Security Concerns
The airline said it would halt service on the route from June 25 until further notice after recurring drone threats and airspace restrictions made flight operations increasingly unpredictable.
June 25, 2026
