Sourced: Business Insider By Rob Price and Alexandra Ma Theresa May has officially pointed the finger at Russia over the attempted assassination of double agent Sergei Skripal in Salisbury, England, saying on Monday it is “highly likely” that the country was responsible for the attack. The British Prime Minister also provided more information on the… Continue reading WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE RUSSIAN NERVE AGENT NOVICHOK
Category: Security and Strategy
US GENERAL: SIGNIFICANT CONSEQUENCES IF CHINA TAKES OVER DJIBOUTI PORT
Sourced: Asia Times The top US military commander in charge of US troops in Africa is worried about China’s growing presence on the continent, he suggested in remarks in a congressional hearing on Tuesday. Marine General Thomas Waldhauser said in his remarks to lawmakers that China could theoretically cut off supplies to a US base… Continue reading US GENERAL: SIGNIFICANT CONSEQUENCES IF CHINA TAKES OVER DJIBOUTI PORT
TWO US NAVY ARLEIGH-BURKE CLASS DESTROYERS ENTER BLACK SEA
Sourced: Asia Times Two US Navy guided missile destroyers passed through the Bosporus Strait and entered the Black Sea bordering Russia on Friday in what was described as a “proactive” presence mission, according to USNI News. “Our decision to have two ships simultaneously operate in the Black Sea is proactive, not reactive,” US 6th Fleet… Continue reading TWO US NAVY ARLEIGH-BURKE CLASS DESTROYERS ENTER BLACK SEA
EDI RAMA CRITICISED FOR ALBANIA-KOSOVO “JOINT PRESIDENT” IDEA
Sourced: Balkan Insight Albanian premier Edi Rama’s suggestion that Albania and Kosovo could share the same joint president was described as impractical by analysts in Pristina and strongly condemned by officials in Belgrade. Analysts in Pristina told BIRN on Monday that Albania and Kosovo should take serious steps towards practical cooperation instead of the idea… Continue reading EDI RAMA CRITICISED FOR ALBANIA-KOSOVO “JOINT PRESIDENT” IDEA
GAS AND OIL DIPLOMACY IN EASTER MEDITERRANEAN PRELUDE TO REGIONAL WAR
Sourced: Al Arabiya By Shehab Al-Makahleh The Middle East has undergone major vicissitudes following the “Arab Spring” demonstrations. The Mideast is one of the most important regions in the world and the stability of which is mandatory to peace and stability in the world. Since 2011, the Middle East has entered a state of uncertainty… Continue reading GAS AND OIL DIPLOMACY IN EASTER MEDITERRANEAN PRELUDE TO REGIONAL WAR
WHITHER GREECE-ISRAEL RELATIONS ?
Sourced: Jerusalem Post By Georgeb N. Tzogopoulos Greece and Israel are slowly but steadily enhancing their strategic cooperation. Defense ties have been strengthened as a result of regularly organized bilateral military exercises. Greece and Israel – with the participation of Cyprus – have agreed to maintain and broaden “an arc of security and prosperity” in… Continue reading WHITHER GREECE-ISRAEL RELATIONS ?
WITH EYES ON THE INDIAN OCEAN, NEW PLAYERS RUSH INTO THE HORN OF AFRICA
Sourced : War on the Rocks By David Brewster A race is underway between Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and Turkey to build naval and military bases right across the Horn of Africa. This threatens to change the naval balance in the northwest Indian Ocean. But it may also presage the beginnings of… Continue reading WITH EYES ON THE INDIAN OCEAN, NEW PLAYERS RUSH INTO THE HORN OF AFRICA
DUTCH SPIES IDENTIFIED RUSSIAN HACKERS WHO MEDDLED IN 2016 US ELECTION
Sourced : IntelNews. org By Joseph Fitsanakis Dutch spies identified a notorious Russian hacker group that compromised computer servers belonging to the Democratic Party of the United States and notified American authorities of the attack, according to reports. In 2016, US intelligence agencies determined that a Russian hacker group known as Cozy Bear, or APT29,… Continue reading DUTCH SPIES IDENTIFIED RUSSIAN HACKERS WHO MEDDLED IN 2016 US ELECTION
FIRE AT RUSSIA’S VLADIVOSTOK SUBMARINE BASE (Video)
Sourced : The Drive By Tyler Rogoway Videos began emerging overnight of what appeared to be a sizable fire on the frigid water at Russia’s submarine base in Vladivostok. Three separate angles show thick black smoke rising from a blaze burning among docked Kilo class diesel-electric attack submarines. Shortly after the videos appeared, Russian media… Continue reading FIRE AT RUSSIA’S VLADIVOSTOK SUBMARINE BASE (Video)
SWEDEN SENDS LEAFLETS TO 5 MILLION HOMES ON HOW TO PREPARE FOR WAR WITH RUSSIA
Sourced : Yahoo.com By Ben Farmer Sweden is preparing to issue a public information manual on what to do in the event of war, as debate in the country grows over how to deal with the threat from Russia. The brochure, due to be sent to 4.7m households, will inform the public how they can… Continue reading SWEDEN SENDS LEAFLETS TO 5 MILLION HOMES ON HOW TO PREPARE FOR WAR WITH RUSSIA