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fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Has New Plan for the Strait of Hormuz: It'll Open Itself'

Trump predicts the Strait of Hormuz will open if Iran stops obstructing it, urging allied nations to assist in policing the passage.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran does not need to close the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt it

Iran's strategy focuses on mining the approaches to the Strait of Hormuz, creating uncertainty for global shipping rather than directly blocking the strait.
World politics
fromAxios
5 days ago

Trump struggles to build coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. is pursuing military strikes against Iranian positions and building an international coalition to secure shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, but faces significant diplomatic resistance from key allies.
fromFortune
1 week ago
World politics

The Strait of Hormuz is an Iranian 'kill box,' preventing the U.S. Navy from securing it right now and letting tankers pass through freely | Fortune

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US military not ready' to escort oil ships through Hormuz, official says

The US military is unprepared to escort oil ships through the Strait of Hormuz while focused on destroying Iran's offensive capabilities, as Iran's new leader affirms the strait should remain closed during the conflict.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 day ago

Trump Has New Plan for the Strait of Hormuz: It'll Open Itself'

Trump predicts the Strait of Hormuz will open if Iran stops obstructing it, urging allied nations to assist in policing the passage.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Iran does not need to close the Strait of Hormuz to disrupt it

Iran's strategy focuses on mining the approaches to the Strait of Hormuz, creating uncertainty for global shipping rather than directly blocking the strait.
World politics
fromAxios
5 days ago

Trump struggles to build coalition to reopen Strait of Hormuz

The U.S. is pursuing military strikes against Iranian positions and building an international coalition to secure shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz, but faces significant diplomatic resistance from key allies.
fromFortune
1 week ago
World politics

The Strait of Hormuz is an Iranian 'kill box,' preventing the U.S. Navy from securing it right now and letting tankers pass through freely | Fortune

World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

US military not ready' to escort oil ships through Hormuz, official says

The US military is unprepared to escort oil ships through the Strait of Hormuz while focused on destroying Iran's offensive capabilities, as Iran's new leader affirms the strait should remain closed during the conflict.
World politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

Trump considers "winding down" Iran war without opening Hormuz Strait

Trump aims to wind down military efforts in the Middle East while addressing Iran's threats and securing the Hormuz Strait.
World politics
fromAxios
1 day ago

4 pivotal questions that could define the Iran war's next phase

The U.S. and Israel have differing strategies regarding the conflict, particularly concerning the Strait of Hormuz and potential military involvement.
#us-iran-conflict
World politics
fromFortune
6 days ago

Trump leaves allies and foes guessing on his endgame for Iran | Fortune

Trump's unclear war objectives and shifting explanations create confusion among allies about when the US-Iran conflict will end, while Iran shows little willingness to cooperate and countries seek independent solutions.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The Washington Roundtable on the Iran War

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran lack clear strategic objectives, goals, and defined endpoints, raising questions about the conflict's purpose and regional consequences.
World politics
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 weeks ago

Nathan Sales: Success In Iran Will Be Measured By Pace Of Decline In Iranian Attacks

U.S. objectives in conflict with Iran combine military goals—neutralizing ballistic missiles, terrorism support, and nuclear capabilities—with political aims of fostering regime change and internal democratic uprising.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

What US-Israeli targets reveal about Iran war goals three weeks in

The US and Israel have conflicting objectives in the war with Iran, complicating the potential for a clear endgame.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

Trump is being schooled on the limits of US power but he is a slow learner | Rafael Behr

Trump's military action against Iran revealed US strategic limitations rather than demonstrating superiority, as Iran's geographic leverage over global oil trade remains intact and economically damaging to America.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Trump's threats to Nato reveal glaring absence of any strategy on Iran

The US lacks a coherent strategy for managing Iran escalation, evidenced by Trump's reactive demand for international naval escorts through the Strait of Hormuz after military strikes failed to address asymmetric threats to merchant shipping.
World politics
fromFortune
6 days ago

Trump leaves allies and foes guessing on his endgame for Iran | Fortune

Trump's unclear war objectives and shifting explanations create confusion among allies about when the US-Iran conflict will end, while Iran shows little willingness to cooperate and countries seek independent solutions.
World politics
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

The Washington Roundtable on the Iran War

U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran lack clear strategic objectives, goals, and defined endpoints, raising questions about the conflict's purpose and regional consequences.
World politics
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
2 weeks ago

Nathan Sales: Success In Iran Will Be Measured By Pace Of Decline In Iranian Attacks

U.S. objectives in conflict with Iran combine military goals—neutralizing ballistic missiles, terrorism support, and nuclear capabilities—with political aims of fostering regime change and internal democratic uprising.
#trump-administration
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Digested week: Hegseth chides media for focusing on trivial issue of his Iran strategy

Trump's administration faces criticism for its chaotic approach to the war on Iran and its implications for global politics.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Confronted by Reporter Over Conflicting Messages on War: Which Is It?'

Trump claims military objectives are complete while Defense Secretary Hegseth states the war is just beginning, with Trump later asserting both statements are accurate.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

Digested week: Hegseth chides media for focusing on trivial issue of his Iran strategy

Trump's administration faces criticism for its chaotic approach to the war on Iran and its implications for global politics.
US Elections
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Trump Confronted by Reporter Over Conflicting Messages on War: Which Is It?'

Trump claims military objectives are complete while Defense Secretary Hegseth states the war is just beginning, with Trump later asserting both statements are accurate.
#us-iran-relations
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 day ago

US considering occupying Kharg Island to force Iran to open Hormuz strait, say reports

The US is considering occupying Iran's Kharg Island to pressure Tehran regarding the Strait of Hormuz, despite risks to American forces.
World politics
fromIrish Independent
2 days ago

'I'm not putting US troops anywhere,' vows Donald Trump as Iran hits back at Gulf neighbours

US President Trump denies sending ground troops to the Middle East amid tensions with Iran and discusses oil price management.
World politics
fromFast Company
1 day ago

The U.S. needs to master Ukraine's cheap drone strategy

The U.S. military's traditional weaponry is ill-equipped for modern warfare, as demonstrated by Iran's use of inexpensive drones against costly U.S. systems.
Germany news
fromThe Washington Post
1 day ago

Hezbollah is bombing northern Israel again. Residents are staying put.

Orna Weinberg, a farmer, remains in her home near the Lebanese border despite ongoing conflict, reflecting a shift in Israeli government strategy.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Fox's John Roberts Lauds Trump's Cheeky' Pearl Harbor Dig: People Are Applauding Him'

Trump made a Pearl Harbor joke to Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi about not informing allies of military actions, drawing partisan reactions on social media.
#iran-strikes
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Makes Wild Pearl Harbor Crack During Meeting With Japanese PM

Trump justified not warning allies about Iran strikes by citing the need for surprise, referencing Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

We've Already Won': The Iran War's Mission Accomplished' Moment Has Quickly Arrived

Early declarations of victory in military campaigns risk repeating historical mistakes, as demonstrated by premature claims following strikes on Iran and the 2003 Iraq War precedent.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 days ago

Trump Makes Wild Pearl Harbor Crack During Meeting With Japanese PM

Trump justified not warning allies about Iran strikes by citing the need for surprise, referencing Pearl Harbor while meeting with Japan's prime minister.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

We've Already Won': The Iran War's Mission Accomplished' Moment Has Quickly Arrived

Early declarations of victory in military campaigns risk repeating historical mistakes, as demonstrated by premature claims following strikes on Iran and the 2003 Iraq War precedent.
World politics
fromAxios
2 days ago

Six U.S. allies back potential Strait of Hormuz coalition

The Strait of Hormuz blockade is the White House's primary crisis in the war, preventing Trump from declaring victory. The U.S. pursues military strikes and diplomatic coalition-building to restore Gulf oil shipping.
#iran-us-relations
World politics
fromThe Nation
2 days ago

Getting Iran Wrong, to the Nth Power

Trump's military action against Iran represents a strategic blunder driven by fundamental misunderstandings of the regime's motivations, which stem primarily from justified Iranian fears of United States aggression.
#iran-us-conflict
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago
World news

Very Small Price to Pay': Trump Downplays Cost of Iran War and Hints It Will End Soon

President Trump downplayed the costs of the Iran conflict, citing military success while acknowledging strategic restraint in targeting infrastructure despite 13 U.S. service member deaths and significant economic impacts.
fromThe New Yorker
1 week ago
US politics

Trump's Inexcusable Unpreparedness for the Iranian Oil Crisis

The Trump Administration launched a war against Iran without clear strategy or exit plan, despite Iran demonstrating identical confrontation tactics during Trump's first term.
World politics
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity'

Three weeks into the U.S.-Israel war with Iran, the conflict's end remains uncertain, with President Trump underestimating Iran's strategy to regionalize the conflict and close the Strait of Hormuz.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

Iran's Hormuz blockade is its most powerful card against Trump and Israel. It won't back down easily | Jack Watling

US-Israeli attacks on Iran have disrupted 20% of global oil supplies through the Strait of Hormuz, creating economic shockwaves and requiring diplomatic resolution beyond military capability.
World news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

Very Small Price to Pay': Trump Downplays Cost of Iran War and Hints It Will End Soon

President Trump downplayed the costs of the Iran conflict, citing military success while acknowledging strategic restraint in targeting infrastructure despite 13 U.S. service member deaths and significant economic impacts.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
4 days ago

Defining Victory in the Iran War

The administration faces mounting pressure to declare victory despite unmet objectives, as unforeseen consequences of military conflict accumulate and public support weakens.
World politics
fromAbove the Law
5 days ago

2 Problems With Calling Off The War In Iran - Above the Law

Trump's declared victory in Iran before summer creates a strategic dilemma: ending military operations while leaving 900 pounds of enriched uranium unresolved risks nuclear proliferation regardless of Iran's political outcome.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
5 days ago

One Ukrainian operation holds some of the most important lessons for the West as it readies for future drone wars

Operation Spiderweb demonstrates how inexpensive drones can destroy high-value military assets at strategic distances, forcing Western militaries to reassess drone warfare tactics and air defense vulnerabilities.
#uk-foreign-policy
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Starmer tells Trump: Britain will not be dragged into wider war on Iran

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer commits to working with allies on reopening the Strait of Hormuz but refuses to join offensive military strikes against Iran or be drawn into wider conflict.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago
UK politics

Starmer Told to 'Find a Backbone or Clear Off' Over Iran - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces political criticism for declining to join US and Israel in military strikes against Iran, with opponents calling his stance weak while supporters argue it prevents escalation.
UK politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
5 days ago

Starmer tells Trump: Britain will not be dragged into wider war on Iran

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer commits to working with allies on reopening the Strait of Hormuz but refuses to join offensive military strikes against Iran or be drawn into wider conflict.
UK politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer Told to 'Find a Backbone or Clear Off' Over Iran - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces political criticism for declining to join US and Israel in military strikes against Iran, with opponents calling his stance weak while supporters argue it prevents escalation.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 days ago

The US-Israeli strategy against Iran is working. Here is why

Iran's regional power projection capabilities are being systematically degraded through targeted destruction of its military infrastructure, including missiles, air defenses, nuclear facilities, and proxy networks.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Destroy, displace, dismantle: Israel's Gaza doctrine comes to Lebanon

Israel applies a consistent military doctrine across Palestinian and Lebanese territories: displacing civilians, destroying infrastructure, and fragmenting governance into disconnected enclaves to prevent return and expand control.
US politics
fromSlate Magazine
1 week ago

This Could Be the Real Decisive Factor in the War With Iran-and Hegseth Seems Oblivious to It

The U.S.-Iran asymmetric war involves different strategic approaches: the U.S. uses military firepower while Iran exploits vulnerabilities through economic disruption, with outcomes determined by which side tolerates sustained pressure longer.
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Fox's Doocy Asks Trump to Finally Clarify If Iran Op Is a Little Excursion' or a War'

Well, it's both. It's both—it is an excursion that will keep us out of a war, and the war is going to be I mean, for them it's war for us, it's turned out to be easier than we thought. They had thousands of missiles—7, 8,000 missiles. We got many of them before they got to launch. They have drones all over the place. We got many.
US politics
#trump-administration-policy
fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Trump's flip-flopping gives juice to critics who say he just didn't have a plan for the Iran War | Fortune

World news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Trump says he ruled out having Kurdish forces join Iran war | Fortune

Trump has instructed Kurdish forces not to participate in military operations against Iran to avoid escalating the conflict further.
fromFortune
1 week ago
US politics

Trump's flip-flopping gives juice to critics who say he just didn't have a plan for the Iran War | Fortune

World news
fromFortune
2 weeks ago

Trump says he ruled out having Kurdish forces join Iran war | Fortune

Trump has instructed Kurdish forces not to participate in military operations against Iran to avoid escalating the conflict further.
#israel-iran-conflict
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Lindsey Graham Stuns by Asking Israel to be More Cautious' in Bombing Iran: Didn't Think I'd Ever See This'

Senator Lindsey Graham urged Israel to exercise caution selecting bombing targets in Iran to preserve the country's oil economy for future Iranian governance after regime collapse.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
1 week ago

Lindsey Graham Stuns by Asking Israel to be More Cautious' in Bombing Iran: Didn't Think I'd Ever See This'

Senator Lindsey Graham urged Israel to exercise caution selecting bombing targets in Iran to preserve the country's oil economy for future Iranian governance after regime collapse.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Why Israel's war on Hezbollah keeps returning

Hezbollah has survived decades of Israeli military campaigns, assassinations, and economic pressure through organizational resilience, popular support, and strategic adaptation.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 week ago

An Air-Campaign Primer

Air campaigns offer unique advantages in concentration, speed, and flexibility, but differ fundamentally from ground operations in their goals, strengths, and inherent limitations.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 week ago

The War's Next Phase: Five Indicators That Matter Most

Military operations against symmetric targets succeed historically, but asymmetric threats like Shahed drones require adaptive branch plans rather than predetermined sequels.
World politics
fromBusiness Insider
1 week ago

Veterans see Iraq, Afghanistan lessons for a US-Iran war

Early military victories do not guarantee long-term success; wars require clear political endgames to avoid expansion, mission creep, and prolonged conflict.
History
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

World War II museum ships suddenly feel less like history after a US submarine sank an Iranian warship

A US Navy submarine's recent sinking of an Iranian warship has revived interest in World War II museum ships, making historical naval combat vessels relevant to contemporary military strategy and public discourse.
#iran-conflict
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago
World politics

Trump Says "Wars Can Be Fought 'Forever'" as Admin Refuses to Give Clear Timeline on Iran

World politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

An Epidemic of 'Victory Disease'

The U.S. military executes operations effectively, but the Trump administration lacks coherent strategy for the Iran conflict, pursuing multiple contradictory goals without clear national policy objectives.
World politics
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Trump Says "Wars Can Be Fought 'Forever'" as Admin Refuses to Give Clear Timeline on Iran

The Trump administration has not defined clear goals or end conditions for its war with Iran, raising concerns about another prolonged Middle East conflict while claiming unlimited military capacity.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Kurdish opposition mulls whether to trust Trump after Iran uprising call

Uncertainty over US and Israeli war aims is slowing the Iranian Kurdish opposition groups urged by President Donald Trump to rise up against the Islamic Republic, Kurdish analysts have told Al Jazeera. From Trump's call for Iranians to topple their government, to arguments from the United States that it was forced into attacking Iran by its ally Israel, to discredited claims that the strikes on Tehran were somehow defensive, Washington has yet to offer a clear explanation for its attacks on Iran or what its plans might be beyond them.
World news
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth's Troubled Soul

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's Pentagon briefings reveal overconfidence and lack of acknowledgment of potential complications in the conflict with Iran, demonstrating unsuitability for his position.
US politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 weeks ago

I Don't Know How the War Is Going

Early war analysis requires epistemic humility rather than confident predictions, as hard data remains unavailable and historical analogies often mislead observers and policymakers alike.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

US urges Latin America to use military against drug cartels

Pentagon chief Hegseth convened a cartel-focused security conference with conservative Latin American allies, pledging aggressive military action against drug trafficking organizations and warning that the US will act unilaterally if necessary.
#regime-change
World politics
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Do airstrikes alone produce regime change? Experts say history supports Chris Murphy's 'Face the Nation' claim that they don't. - Poynter

Historical evidence shows air campaigns alone have never successfully achieved regime change in authoritarian countries without ground troops or credible invasion threats.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Trump's endgame in Iran: Regime change without US boots on the ground'

Analysts assert that US-Israeli air strikes alone cannot achieve regime change in Iran without ground troops, despite Trump's suggestions otherwise.
World politics
fromPoynter
2 weeks ago

Do airstrikes alone produce regime change? Experts say history supports Chris Murphy's 'Face the Nation' claim that they don't. - Poynter

Historical evidence shows air campaigns alone have never successfully achieved regime change in authoritarian countries without ground troops or credible invasion threats.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Trump's endgame in Iran: Regime change without US boots on the ground'

Analysts assert that US-Israeli air strikes alone cannot achieve regime change in Iran without ground troops, despite Trump's suggestions otherwise.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

US may not have capacity to take down full barrage of Iranian drones, officials warn

US military officials acknowledge inability to intercept every Iranian drone in retaliatory attacks, shifting focus to destroying launch sites instead.
fromSlate Magazine
2 weeks ago

Trump Just Made a Shocking Admission About His Iran War

I guess, the worst case would be we do this and somebody takes over who's as bad as the previous person-right? That could happen. Of course, it is always a risk of war that it spawns a world more treacherous than before-and if war is forced upon us, if we have to wage it in self-defense or some other urgent interest, that might be a risk worth taking. But this war is a war of choice.
World politics
#uk-iran-conflict
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Hanging on to Trump's latest words is not the special relationship', Starmer tells MPs

Starmer defended the UK's decision not to join initial strikes on Iran without a lawful basis and viable plan, rejecting Trump's criticism and emphasizing evacuation of British nationals as priority.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more action

Sir Keir Starmer defended the UK's decision to refuse initial involvement in US-Israel strikes on Iran, prioritizing protecting British nationals while later agreeing to defensive operations from British bases.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Hanging on to Trump's latest words is not the special relationship', Starmer tells MPs

Starmer defended the UK's decision not to join initial strikes on Iran without a lawful basis and viable plan, rejecting Trump's criticism and emphasizing evacuation of British nationals as priority.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
2 weeks ago

Starmer defends Iran response as Badenoch calls for more action

Sir Keir Starmer defended the UK's decision to refuse initial involvement in US-Israel strikes on Iran, prioritizing protecting British nationals while later agreeing to defensive operations from British bases.
World politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
2 weeks ago

Former NATO commander fears the world is living through the outbreak of WWIII - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Former NATO deputy commander warns current geopolitics represents the most perilous moment in his lifetime, with escalating Middle East tensions risking uncontrolled conflict involving nuclear-armed powers.
fromTruthout
2 weeks ago

Hegseth Claims Iran War Isn't Endless - But He Refuses to Provide a Timeline for Its End

To the media outlets and political left screaming 'endless wars,' stop. This is not Iraq. This is not endless. Our generation knows better and so does this president. Despite claiming the war on Iran would not be endless, Hegseth belittled journalists at the presser for asking how long the war would last.
Left-wing politics
World news
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

How the US and Israel weakened and blinded Iran to take control of its skies in the opening hours

The US and Israel achieved localized air superiority over Iran during initial conflict operations, enabling their aircraft to operate freely in Iranian airspace, though risks remain.
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Battles Reporters on Iran in Heated Presser

Defense Secretary Hegseth refuses to disclose operational details about Iran strategy, arguing that strategic ambiguity protects American interests and prevents adversaries from predicting military actions.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 weeks ago

Pete Hegseth Vows No Democracy-Building Quagmire' in Iran and Insists America First' Outcome: This is Not Iraq!'

The U.S. military campaign against Iran prioritizes decisive military action without nation-building objectives, with outcomes determined by President Trump's conditions.
Russo-Ukrainian War
fromBusiness Insider
2 weeks ago

The fight with Iran shows high-intensity modern wars hinge on having a substantial air defense arsenal

Air defenses have become critical in modern warfare, as demonstrated by US-Israel operations against Iran that prioritized destroying air defense systems and countering missile and drone attacks.
#russia-ukraine-conflict
fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Beware the paper bear - stripping Putin's economic bluff bare naked | Fortune

fromFortune
3 weeks ago
Russo-Ukrainian War

Beware the paper bear - stripping Putin's economic bluff bare naked | Fortune

fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Trump's America First doctrine is remaking global diplomacy

Unlike his 46 predecessors, Donald Trump's political career began with a direct bid for the presidency rather than through a progression of elected or appointed offices. His political trajectory and election as President of the United States were unprecedented. Without a track record in politics, his first term was, by definition, a foray into the ways of Washington and the conduct of international affairs.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Zelenskyy seeks 50,000 Russian losses' a month to win the Ukraine war

Zelenskyy directs Ukrainian forces to inflict Russian losses exceeding monthly reinforcements, aiming for about 50,000 casualties to increase lethality and pressure Russia.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Mapping the 10 countries with the most overseas territories

Countries retain overseas territories—often colonial remnants—for strategic military, economic, environmental, and governance reasons, exemplified by US interest in Greenland for defense.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
2 months ago

Combat Aircraft That Were Designed for Wars That Never Happened

Many combat aircraft were designed for strategic, large-scale conflicts but proved poorly suited to regional, counterinsurgency, or modern airspace threats.
fromwww.mediaite.com
2 months ago

Trump Signals US is Coming for Greenland Next

When he tells you that he's going to do something, when he tells you he's going to address a problem, he means it, said Rubio. Considering Trump's frequent statements detailing his desire to acquire Greenland an autonomous territory within the Kingdom of Denmark Rubio's remark seemed to point directly towards the possibility of military action. When asked about Rubio's words, Trump stopped short of announcing official action, though he once again reiterated America's need for Greenland.
US politics
US politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 months ago

Politico Drops Fact-Check on Trump Smack in Middle of New Interview as He Attacks Them

A claim circulated that Politico received $8 million from Obama; Politico received no government grants or subsidies.
History
from24/7 Wall St.
4 months ago

Ranking Every Major U.S. Military Operation Since 1945, by Casualties

Post‑1945 U.S. military operations produced varied casualty totals, with Vietnam and the Global War on Terror among the deadliest, shaping modern U.S. military policy.
World news
fromThe Cipher Brief
5 months ago

Witness to a Sea Change in the Middle East: Jack Keane Says Israel Has a Window to Break Iran's Proxies

Israel, backed by the United States, has significantly weakened Iran and its proxies, creating a strategic opportunity to stabilize the Middle East through sustained pressure.
World politics
from24/7 Wall St.
6 months ago

China's Amphibious Forces Grow but U.S. Analysts Say Taiwan Invasion Remains High Risk

China treats Taiwan as inalienable territory and may pursue reunification through political, economic, or military means; a 2027 invasion is projected but uncertain.
US politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
7 months ago

How Culture Will Impact the AI Race

The U.S. military's asymmetric advantage lies in the autonomous operation of its enlisted corps and junior officers through mission command.
#ukraine
World politics
fromSlate Magazine
7 months ago

YouTube Pranksters Thought a Netanyahu Interview Would Be Good for Business. Then Something Surprising Happened.

Netanyahu's interview with YouTube pranksters blends trivial banter with serious political rhetoric, reflecting disturbing truths about Israel's military actions and rhetoric.
fromMedievalists.net
7 months ago

Five Game-Changers in Medieval English Castle-Building - Medievalists.net

The first Norman castles to be built in England, including Rochester Castle, Dover Castle, and the White Tower, dominated the landscape for miles around with their great height and imposing silhouettes.
History
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

As Netanyahu starves Gaza, there is a whole new battle to be fought in Israel against complacency | Aluf Benn

The killing has never stopped, while Israel is preparing for the next stage of the war to annihilate Hamas. Most Israelis are self-immunised to the horrors being endured by Palestinians in Gaza.
US politics
#gaza
#israel
US politics
fromIrish Independent
7 months ago

Donald Trump pushes for end to war in Gaza as Benjamin Netanyahu plots to occupy entire Gaza Strip

The US is pushing for an 'all or nothing' deal for hostage release, with pressure mounting on Hamas.
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
7 months ago

Russia warns they have 'no restrictions' to deploy nuclear missiles - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Russia has declared it no longer sees itself restricted in deploying nuclear missiles, stating it considers itself entitled to take necessary measures if deemed appropriate.
World politics
fromRadioFreeEurope/RadioLiberty
7 months ago

Zelenskyy Vows More Attacks Inside Russia As Civilian Casualties Mount In Eastern Ukraine

Civilian deaths mounted as Russia continued to press its offensive in eastern Ukraine, claiming to have captured two more villages, as Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy vowed to retaliate with further attacks inside Russia.
US politics
US politics
fromBusiness Insider
7 months ago

The US Navy faced a 'learning curve' picking the right weapon in the Red Sea fight, Trump's pick for top admiral says

The US Navy learned critical lessons about choosing air defense weapons during encounters with the Houthis in the Red Sea.
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