Can the Israeli-Iranian Cold War Turn Hot?

For now, the regional conflict between Israel and Iran will be a tit-for-tat Cold War, primarily using Lebanon, Syria, and the Palestinian Territories as a battleground. Still, one costly direct action could ignite the Middle East and international community in a way not seen since the rhetoric of the 1973 Yom Kippur War.

The 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit and the US Role in Asia-Pacific Affairs

With a lighter-armed Marine Corps that will transition back to amphibious routes to counteract the People’s Liberation Army, the 31st MEU will now be the main effort for one of the first lines of defense for the Republic of China. In an ever-changing world of geopolitical challenges and rising threats, keeping the 31st MEU in constant crisis readiness will help enhance America’s military capabilities. 

Abkhazia: Russia’s Failsafe for the Black Sea Fleet?

The ongoing invasion of Ukraine has severely impacted Russia’s military capabilities, particularly decimating the Black Sea Fleet, leading Moscow to consider relocating it to Abkhazia, a move that could further weaken Putin’s regime and exacerbate Russia’s international isolation.