Italy defies NATO escalation as a European court ruling threatens to cut off Russian gas sooner than expected, affecting Austria’s OMV and potentially devastating Italy’s industrial sector. In a roundabout sense, all pipeline supplies of Russian gas to Austria and consequently Italy could soon come to an end due to
According to Bloomberg, a floating Russian oil base shifted to a new location in the Mediterranean Sea after the Greek Navy began conducting war drills in the Laconian Gulf in May. Approximately 110 miles southwest of Athens, in the Laconian Gulf, the Greek Navy started war games in May to
Despite rising tensions with Russia, the US Air Force assures its upcoming Minuteman III tests are pre-scheduled, not a sudden response. These routine launches aim to verify the reliability of this aging system, crucial for US deterrence. The US Air Force’s Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missiles will be tested twice
Hostilities in Myanmar are intensifying between the junta and resistance groups. The US backs the opposition NUG, while China and Russia support the military rulers. This suggests a wider geopolitical struggle brewing in the region. To suggest that the United States and China are waging a New Cold War proxy
After several Russian banks were barred from the SWIFT messaging system, Russian firms have started adopting the stablecoin USDT from Tether Holdings Ltd. in cross-border transactions with Chinese businesses. Following the revelation in a recent Bloomberg report that Russian commodities companies are using fiat-pegged digital currencies to conduct cross-border transactions
Improving Russian-Taliban ties has created significant opportunities for India to influence Afghanistan’s economic development, counter China’s regional influence, and strengthen its strategic position through collaborative infrastructure projects. With the elimination of the Taliban’s status as a domestic terrorist organization imminent, Russia is well-positioned to strategically collaborate with them, thereby transforming
Recent developments, such as Russia’s invitations to the Taliban to the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and debates on removing them from the terrorist list, raise questions about strategic partnership intentions. Because of their treatment of women and their unwillingness to establish a government that is inclusive of all ethnic
Belgian Prime Minister Alexander De Croo announced on Tuesday, while hosting Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, that Belgium would send 30 F-16 fighter jets to Ukraine on the condition that they are not used against Russia. As long as the thirty F-16 fighter jets manufactured in the US aren’t flown over
The United States has a history of unsuccessful military engagements, including withdrawals from Saigon, Beirut, Mogadishu, and Kabul. Despite some victories, such as against Saddam Hussein and Muammar el-Qaddafi, the U.S. faced challenges in achieving long-term success. The United States has experienced several unsuccessful wars in the past 50 years.