Politics, Defense & More
29 March 2026
A planned Angola Peace Summit between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, scheduled for December 15, 2024, was abruptly canceled after talks aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in eastern DRC reached a deadlock.
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South Korea faced an unexpected political crisis when President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law On Dec 3, a highly unusual action for a well-established & matured liberal democracy. Although Yoon rescinded the order just 06 hours later after it was unanimously rejected by 190 members of the National Assembly, the repercussions of the event
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Semiconductors are the lifeblood of our digital era, with AI taking center stage. These tiny chips are the driving power behind everything from smartphones and computers to countless other essential devices. When it comes to advanced military applications and AI-enabled weaponry, the reliance on semiconductor technology is even more profound, yet inherent with sourcing risks.
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On Sunday, following 13 years of civil war that deeply divided the country, Bashar al-Assad’s regime collapsed. Rebel fighters announced Damascus as “liberated” in a video statement broadcast on state television, prompting Syrian President Bashar al-Assad to flee to Russia. For 50 years, the Assad family maintained authoritarian control over Syria, with a history of
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Taiwan has detected 47 Chinese military aircraft and 12 warships near the island within a 24-hour period. This is the highest number of Chinese military aircraft spotted in a single day since Beijing launched large-scale war games two months ago. The Taiwanese defense ministry informed that its defense forces are on high alert following the
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Should Ukraine become a nuclear power once again? This question looms large for the Ukrainian government and its people as they continue to experience an ongoing war to defend and restore their nation’s sovereignty. Amid the conflict, the geopolitical landscape across Europe grows increasingly dynamic and fraught with uncertainty.
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India has successfully tested its K-4 Nuclear-Capable Ballistic Missile- Submarine Launched (SLBM) from the newly commissioned nuclear-powered submarine, INS Arighaat. The K-4 nuclear-capable ballistic missile, developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), can carry a 1-2 tonne payload over a range of 3,500 km.
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Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te, during his visit to the United States, explained the importance of joint efforts to prevent a war, underlining that peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait are most essential.
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In a move that underscores deteriorating relations, Russia has expelled a British diplomat stationed in Moscow, accusing him of espionage. Moscow’s Foreign Ministry accused the diplomat of providing false information in order to enter into Russia and engaging in spying activities, in violation of international norms.
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France has granted Ukraine permission to use its SCALP missiles for strikes deep within Russian territory. This decision aligns with similar approvals from the U.S. and U.K., allowing Ukraine to deploy ATACMS and Storm Shadow missiles against strategic targets in Russia. This marks a significant policy shift, as NATO and Western nations had previously limited
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