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The People’s Republic of China and the Republic of China (Taiwan) have a difficult history. To put it mildly. The seeds of this acrimony were sown long before the end of the Chinese Civil War in...
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On June 19, 2024, Russia and North Korea signed a mutual defense pact. The treaty represents a significant shift in relations between Moscow and Pyongyang. Historically, relations between the two...
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History repeatedly shows that great power is built on the back of a strong navy. Ancient Rome called the Mediterranean ‘Mare Nostrum’ (“our sea”), the British Empire was formed through sea...
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Following a collision between a Chinese vessel and a Philippine supply ship on Monday near the disputed Spratly Islands in the South China Sea, the U.S. warned China that it is obligated to protect...
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Beijing reacted angrily to the election of Lai Ching-te as President of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in 2024. The People’s Republic of China considers Lai a dangerous separatist leading a wayward...
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Since the fall of the Soviet Union in late 1991, American military hegemony was all but unchallenged for the next quarter century. However, that status quo is under threat. While the ‘big five’...
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Self-propelled artillery plays an important role in modern warfare, allowing for long-distance strikes while offering improved mobility to dodge any enemy offensive. Countries that invest the most in...
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Over the past few decades, the China has remade itself into a global military superpower, and this is exceedingly recognized in its air force. The People’s Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) has...
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Frigate warships are used by a number of the world’s top naval powers. They are known for their speed, maneuverability and armament. The very first frigates came about in the 17th century, but the...
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When the invasion of Ukraine began in February 2022, Russia became a pariah state in the West. The United States announced sanctions, while several organizations imposed bans on its athletes and...
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In 1940, the Japanese Navy launched the Yamato and the Musashi, the two largest battleships ever constructed. They were the acme of the ship construction, triumphs of engineering and firepower yet...
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