Learning to Fight in the Green Hell: The US Offensive at Buna-Gona
American soldiers, underestimating their enemies’ tenacity, fought a brutal three-month battle in the unforgiving jungles of Papua New Guinea.
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Pulling Back the Curtain on China’s Space-Based Electronic Warfare
A simulation spotlighting China’s space-based electronic warfare reveals its strategic impact, signaling future global conflict dynamics.
The Forgotten Tragedy of the SS Tilawa: The “Titanic” of World War II
The once-luxurious SS Tilawa met a watery grave in WWII, leaving a legacy of human loss and a recent legal battle over salvaged silver.
Yet Another ‘Strategic Withdrawal’: The U.S. Response to Rising Russian Influence in Niger
The Pentagon has ordered the withdrawal of 1,000 American troops from Niger, marking a significant shift in U.S. military strategy amid ongoing negotiations with the country’s military junta.
Delta Force Deep Underground — Selection Is an Ongoing Process
Guido, grinning under the weight of his gas mask, threw me a look that said, “If this isn’t the toughest fun I’ve ever had, I don’t know what is!”
Philippines, Denmark Join Forces to Defend Against Digital Threats and Disinformation
The Philippines and Denmark join forces to bolster cyber defenses, recognizing its pivotal role in modern national and global security.
The Battle of Cape St. George: A Clash of Titans in the Pacific
Discover the electrifying clash at Cape St. George, a turning point in WWII’s Pacific Theater, where valor and strategy defined victory.
Germany Offers Advanced Submarines to Bolster India’s Naval Strength
ThyssenKrupp’s offer of advanced submarines fortifies India’s naval strength amid Indo-Pacific dynamics and rising Chinese presence.
US Collaborates with Pacific Allies to Secure Arms Supply, Deter Adversaries as China Threat Looms
In an ever-changing world, the US teams up with allies to secure arms, deter rivals, and embrace innovation. Collaboration is the key to security.
Legacy of a Forgotten War: How the Korean War Helped Shape Our World Today
Explore how the Korean War’s lessons in diplomacy, great power roles, and humanitarian concerns remain relevant in modern geopolitics.
The Two Tripartite Alliances in East Asia in the Growingly Intertwining Conflict
The two trilateral powers in East Asia will continue to align simultaneously in foreign policy and prepare for a potential global conflict that will intertwine toward widespread military movements in the region.
Resurgence of Islamist Militant Groups in the Russian-Backed Juntas of Africa
The resurgence of extremist groups in West Africa intertwines with various socioeconomic and geopolitical events such as corruption, authoritarian juntas, foreign interference, and deteriorating stabilization in the Sahel. With a lack of cooperation amongst local and regional blocs, groups such as al-Qaeda and ISIS could make a comeback and choose the Sahel as their new haven.
