The war in Ukraine shaking up the global arms industry

On March 21, India’s air force confirmed that a major Russian arms delivery would not occur, citing Russia’s logistical challenges stemming from its war in Ukraine. This has served as the latest example of Russia’s inability to complete weapons deals with India since the conflict began in February 2022. India is the world’s largest arms importer, and as the […]Continue Reading

BRICS gains new chance to improve global development

The first event of Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s long-awaited visit to China is the official swearing-in ceremony of Dilma Rousseff as president of the New Development Bank (popularly known as the BRICS Bank) this Thursday, April 13. The appointment of the former president of Brazil to the post demonstrates the priority that Lula will […]Continue Reading

US guns for more accurate, lethal and survivable nukes

The US has unveiled plans for a new reentry vehicle to be mounted on the next generation of the land-based leg of its nuclear triad. The announcement comes amid increased tensions with China and Russia, two of the world’s other leading nuclear powers, at what some see as the outbreak of a New Cold War. […]Continue Reading

US-Philippines in biggest drills ever aimed at China

MANILA – China and the United States are flexing their muscles in the Western Pacific as the New Cold War appears to be entering a new volatile stage. The People’s Liberation Army (PLA) recently conducted a three-day drill around Taiwan to underscore Beijing’s readiness to pursue “re-unification” with the self-governing island. According to Taiwan’s Defense […]Continue Reading