The only way to stop the immense human suffering in the Gaza Strip is for Israel to immediately cease military operations and fully comply with international law, especially international humanitarian law. It must fully restore humanitarian access and support humanitarian agencies, such as those of the United Nations, in delivering aid.
2025-08-11 23:54:08The announcement that President Donald Trump of the United States and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin will meet on Aug 15 in Alaska has grabbed much attention. It is a critical moment, as many hope it will help open the door to meaningful peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
2025-08-10 21:14:51Nuclear weapons, the Sword of Damocles that hangs over humankind, should be completely prohibited and ultimately destroyed over time.
2025-08-07 00:51:48The most pressured Patriot forces are precisely bearing the brunt of the pressure emanating from the decline of US global hegemony. Analysts point out that an expanded Patriot force cannot support the Cold War-minded "global missile defense dome" envisioned by the US.
2025-07-25 18:28:08The NATO summit, a two-day event, opened on June 24 in The Hague, the Netherlands. One of the most closely watched topics was the proposed target for each NATO member state to raise its defense spending to 5 percent of its GDP. However, this target has met with strong opposition from Spain.
2025-06-26 22:41:44The US has long attached great importance to securing dominance in space. To gain the upper hand in offensive and defensive operations, the US Space Force views space mobility as a core capability and has made sustained satellite maneuverability a top priority in its development agenda.
2025-05-15 17:44:18Given the relentless pressure on the Houthis of President Donald Trump after taking office, the news may appear unexpected to the international community. However, considering the core interests of both the US and the Houthis, as well as the roles played by countries such as Oman and Iran, the US-Houthi ceasefire deal also seems to follow a certain logic.
2025-05-14 23:12:41The path of military threats and maximum pressure offers no resolution. Genuine political will and engagement in dialogue and negotiation are the proper course. However, the demand of the US for denuclearization directly contradicts Iran's insistence on sovereignty.
2025-04-17 18:09:44While U.S. President Donald Trump describes the engagement as a "direct" dialogue, Iran insists it will be an "indirect" negotiation, mediated through third parties. Here's what we know and what remains uncertain.
2025-04-09 20:14:30The recent bombing tragedy in Pocheon sounds yet another alarm for regional nations and their people. If certain parties insist on treating East Asia as a powder keg and civilians as bargaining chips, the next "misguided" bomb will ultimately obliterate their credibility and the trust of the people they claim to protect.
2025-03-11 23:00:45Washington's mask has once again slipped. The abrupt collapse of U.S.-Ukraine talks over the weekend was not mere diplomatic friction. Behind the crumbling veneer of etiquette lies Washington's frustration over its stalled scheme to plunder Ukraine's natural resources.
2025-03-03 23:04:43Manila aims to leverage external assistance to accelerate its defense modernization while eagerly anticipating direct security support from Western allies and partners. In essence, it has entrusted nearly all of its national security interests to those foreign powers.
2025-02-26 19:45:08Although both the US and Ukraine have motives to push for the signing of the agreement, the negotiations involve complex geopolitical factors. Moreover, the feasibility is influenced by factors such as resource control, development costs, and the trajectory of the Ukraine crisis.
2025-02-24 19:15:44From an international relations perspective, France took its relationship with China into account when planning this joint exercise. Given that conducting an exercise in the South China Sea could be perceived as a "provocative" act, France chose the Philippine Sea, which lies beyond the so-called "First Island Chain".
2025-02-19 11:00:48Japan's Ministry of Defense has decided to procure approximately 310 small suicide drones by 2027 and deploy them to the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) units assigned to missions in the southwest to destroy potential adversaries' vehicles, ships, and other targets, according to Japanese media reports.
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