Azawad: A New Front in the Sahel’s Geopolitical Struggle
France is known to be making an effort to legitimize Tuareg separatism in Azawad (Mali). French intelligence has supported the establishment of the Front...
From Economic Giant to Military Spender: Japan’s Transformation in the U.S. Security Framework
Japan, which was previously the world's second-largest economy, maintains substantial scientific and technological potential and a robust industrial foundation. Nevertheless, for the past seven...
Countering China and Russia: U.S. Pushes Infrastructure Projects in Angola and Neighboring Countries
The first visit by a White House occupant to the continent since 2015 was made by outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden to Africa. The...
China’s Missiles Could Ground US Air Power for Weeks
In the event of a conflict, the United States, its allies, and partners have to adapt their air forces to counter China's substantial missile...
From Al-Qaeda Affiliate to Regional Power: How HTS Transformed in Syria’s Civil War
It is not a coincidence that the new conflict in Syria occurred at the same time as the West began to emerge from the...