African Union Officials Discuss Election Observation Ahead of Ethiopia Vote
I was honored today to pay a courtesy call to H.E. Uhuru Kenyatta, former President of the Republic of Kenya and Head of the African Union Election Observation Mission for…
Iran’s top negotiator Ghalibaf says no US deal without tangible results: State media
Iran will not accept any agreement ending its conflict with the US unless there is certainty that the Iranian people’s rights are secured, top negotiator Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf said on…
France requests UN Security Council ‘emergency meeting’ on Lebanon: FM
France has requested an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council after Israeli forces seized the medieval Beaufort castle in Lebanon, the French foreign minister said Sunday. – “I…
Japan rejects ‘new militarism’, accuses China of rapidly arming
Japan’s Defence Minister Shinjiro Koizumi on Sunday rejected accusations of “new militarism” by Tokyo and criticised China for rapidly expanding its military with little transparency, underscoring mounting tensions between the…
Hamas says in contact with mediators on 2nd phase of Gaza ceasefire agreement
Palestinian resistance group Hamas has said that it remains in contact with mediators for a transition to the second phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement, accusing Israel of undermining efforts…
US company tested android robots in combat area in Ukraine
US-based Foundation Future Industries related to the family of President Donald Trump held trials of android robots in the combat operations zone in Ukraine, CNBC television said, citing the company…
Egypt affirms solidarity with Lebanon, urges Israel’s full withdrawal
Egypt’s foreign minister Badr Abdelatty has affirmed Cairo’s solidarity with Lebanon in a phone call with Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam. – Abdelatty stressed the Egyptian position, calling for the…
The Endurance Factor in Iran’s Military Planning
Military conflicts are often judged by what is destroyed. Far less attention is given to what survives. Yet in wars of attrition, survival can be just as important as victory.…
The Emerging US-Israel Defence Axis
Major strategic transformations rarely arrive with dramatic announcements. More often, they emerge through legislation, institutional reforms and policy decisions that gradually alter the foundations of international relationships. A provision currently…
US planning faster troop withdrawal from Europe
The US plans to accelerate the withdrawal of troops from bases in Europe and will present its proposals to NATO allies next month, German newspaper Welt am Sonntag reported on…