Source: EKathimerini The foreign ministry in Moscow said on Wednesday it would respond in kind to Greece’s expulsion of two Russian diplomats, Interfax news agency reported. Citing a member of the upper house of parliament, Andrei Klimov, RIA news agency said two Greek diplomats would be expelled. Greece will expel two Russian diplomats and ban… Continue reading MOSCOW SAYS WILL RESPOND TO GREECE’S EXPULSION TO RUSSIAN DIPLOMATS
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SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY AT UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH PROFICIENCY IN DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (PDSD) (MCA)
Seapower and Strategy at University of Plymouth, Proficiency in Designated Security Duties (PDSD) (MCA) About the course Our Maritime Coastguard Agency (MCA) PDSD course follows the ISPS Code, which is a comprehensive set of maritime security measures to enhance the safety and security of ships and port facilities against criminal, terrorist, espionage, and piracy threats.… Continue reading SEAPOWER AND STRATEGY AT UNIVERSITY OF PLYMOUTH PROFICIENCY IN DESIGNATED SECURITY DUTIES (PDSD) (MCA)
INDIA’S NEW “MODI DOCTRINE” STRADDLES THE US-CHINA DIVIDE
Source: Nikkei By Yuji Kuronuma, Nikkei staff writer Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s diplomatic strategy has been clear from the outset of his term: deepen ties with the U.S. and Japan while openly showing suspicion of China. The game plan has changed. Military watchers were surprised earlier this month when the Chinese People’s Liberation Army… Continue reading INDIA’S NEW “MODI DOCTRINE” STRADDLES THE US-CHINA DIVIDE
NATO IS OBSOLETE
Source: The National Interest By Christian Whiton Before President Donald Trump attempts real diplomacy with Russian President Vladimir Putin at a summit in Helsinki on July 16, he’ll first be subjected to another summit. That first summit is a gathering of leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO). These leaders continually assure the United… Continue reading NATO IS OBSOLETE
GREECE DECIDES TO EXPEL RUSSIAN DIPLOMATS
Source: Ekathimerini By Vassilis Nedos The Greek government has decided to expel two Russian diplomats, and ban the entry into Greece of two more, accusing them of intrusion into domestic affairs and illegal acts against Greece’s national security, Kathimerini has learned. More specifically, Athens is accusing the Russian diplomats of efforts to extract and circulate… Continue reading GREECE DECIDES TO EXPEL RUSSIAN DIPLOMATS
US DELIVERS NEW MILITARY SUPPLIES TO KURDISH FORCES IN SYRIA DESPITE TURKEY’S DISAPPROVAL
Source: Al Masdar News By Leith Aboufadel The U.S. military has delivered more supplies to the Kurdish-led forces in northern Syria recently, despite Turkey’s outspoken disapproval. According to activists from the Syrian Democratic Forces, their troops received new military supplies from the U.S. Army in the northern province of Al-Hasakah. The U.S. Army convoy consisted… Continue reading US DELIVERS NEW MILITARY SUPPLIES TO KURDISH FORCES IN SYRIA DESPITE TURKEY’S DISAPPROVAL
HOW TRUMP IS UNITING ROUHANI AND IRAN’S REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS
Source: Al Monitor By Rohollah Faghihi Hassan Rouhani’s recent toughening of his posture toward the United States and Israel has led his conservative rivals in Tehran to embrace him and stop their onslaught on the moderate Iranian president. On July 5, Rouhani received an unexpected letter from Maj. Gen. Qasem Soleimani, the commander of the… Continue reading HOW TRUMP IS UNITING ROUHANI AND IRAN’S REVOLUTIONARY GUARDS
RUSSIA IS BUILDING UP MILITARY SITES ON POLAND’S BORDER
Source: Defense One By Patrick Tucker As President Donald Trump prepares to meet with NATO leaders and Russian President Vladimir Putin, Moscow has been improving its westernmost military facilities. Between March and June, Russia made several improvements to a munitions storage site in its Baltic Sea exclave of Kaliningrad, satellite photos show. An 86-square-mile piece… Continue reading RUSSIA IS BUILDING UP MILITARY SITES ON POLAND’S BORDER
CHINA LAUNCHED THE 30TH TYPE 054A FRIGATE
Source: Navy Recognition Our colleagues from East Pendulum are reporting that the Huangpu Wenchong Shipyard of the Chinese naval group CSSC launched a Type 054A frigate for People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN or Chinese Navy) on June 30, 2018. This is the 15th frigate of this class (designated Jiangkai II-class by NATO) built in this… Continue reading CHINA LAUNCHED THE 30TH TYPE 054A FRIGATE
ERDOGAN APOINTS GENERAL AKAR AS TURKEY’S NEW DEFENSE MINISTER
Source: Defense News By: Burak Ege Bekdil Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on July 9 announced his new Cabinet, appointing the head of the Turkish military as the new defense minister. This is the first time a civilian government in Turkey has picked an active-duty military commander as defense minister. Army Gen. Hulusi Akar will… Continue reading ERDOGAN APOINTS GENERAL AKAR AS TURKEY’S NEW DEFENSE MINISTER