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This Picture Might Be How the Russian Navy Makes a Comeback
7 mai, par Peter SuciuSummary: Post-Cold War, the Russian Navy, once boasting significant strength with 467,000 personnel in 1984, experienced a sharp decline in size and capabilities due to reduced defense spending and aging fleet issues. Recent years, however, have seen a strategic pivot towards smaller, more (…) -
Iran’s “October Surprise” for Biden—and the Rest of Us
7 mai, par Richard MiniterIf Iran provokes an economic crisis this election season, it could be the ultimate “October Surprise” for the Biden campaign. Iran is encircling Israel and moving to choke off America’s use of the Suez Canal, which funnels much of the world’s oil, gas, and consumer goods. Iran’s strategic moves (…) -
The Perils of “Putinism”
7 mai, par Andrew C. Kuchins, Chris MondayEditor’s Note: This article is the fourth installment in a series on Russian president Vladimir Putin’s succession dilemma, featuring Anna Putina-Tsivilyova, Dmitri Patrushev, and Mikhail Mishustin. As Putin is sworn in for his fifth term as President of the Russian Federation, today is as good (…) -
25 Years Ago a B-2 Stealth Bomber Attacked a Chinese Embassy
7 mai, par Peter SuciuSummary: May 7, 1999, marks a significant and regrettable incident in U.S. military history when NATO forces using a B-2 bomber mistakenly attacked the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade, Serbia, killing three Chinese nationals and injuring twenty others. This event, carried out during the Kosovo (…) -
The U.S. Navy' ;s Ford-Class Aircraft Carriers : A $120 Billion Mistake ?
7 mai, par Harrison KassSummary: The future of the U.S. Navy's Ford-class aircraft carriers, notably the most advanced and expensive warships ever built, is under scrutiny amidst discussions on their potential obsolescence due to emerging anti-ship technologies like drones and missiles. The program, already $40 (…)