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Iran: Shahid Rajee Port Explosion, Nuclear Talks, and Cyber Threats
On April 27th, diplomatic engagements between Iran and the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) signaled efforts to support indirect talks with the…
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Pakistan's Counter-Terrorism Operations, Kashmir Tensions, Naval Readiness, and Water Conflict
Pakistan’s operations target TTP and BLA networks, but Afghan safe havens sustain terrorist threats in the region.
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Rising India-Pakistan Tensions After Pahalgam Attack
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared that India will pursue the attackers "to the ends of the earth" and punish not only the perpetrators but…
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Tren De Aragua: A Growing Threat and the U.S. Government's Response
The White House stated that TdA had ties to the Venezuelan government; however, an intelligence assessment later contradicted this, asserting no…
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China Conducts Magnesium Hydride Non-Nuclear Explosive Test
The hydrogen-driven explosion created an intense flame surpassing 1,000°C (1,832°F) for more than two seconds, 15 times longer than the heat duration of…
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U.S.-Supported Somali Offensive: Military Strikes, Diplomacy, and Development
At the request of the Federal Government of Somalia, U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted a collective self-defense airstrike against ISIS-Somalia on…
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Ukraine Accuses Russia of Violating Its Easter Ceasefire
Russian state-run media: "Russia will suspend all military operations during an Easter truce, which will be in effect from 18:00 Moscow time on April 19…
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Zelensky Accuses China of Producing Weapons in Russia Following Video of Captured Chinese Nationals Allegedly Fighting in Ukraine
The allegations highlight escalating tensions amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict. China and Russia’s “no limits” partnership, declared at the 2022 Beijing…
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Global Military Dynamics: Cooperation in the Americas, Rising Tensions In The Indo-Pacific, Middle East, Europe, and Arctic Regions
Today, U.S. Central Command shared an update accompanied by footage of the USS Carl Vinson (CVN 70) operating within the Area of Responsibility (AoR…
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March 2025

Iran’s Missile Readiness Claims, U.S. Threats, and Escalating Tensions Over a U.S. Base
Trump stated, "There will be bombing", if Iran doesn't accept a nuclear deal, which was backed by military deployments including B-2 Spirit stealth…
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Strategic Defense in Space: The U.S. Military’s Response to China and Russia’s Orbital Threats
The Annual Threat Assessment 2025 states that Russia is developing nuclear-armed antisatellite (ASAT) capability, described as a satellite intended to…
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U.S. Airstrikes Target Houthis in Yemen, Somalia: Security Breach and Policy Shift Add Complexity
On March 26, a security incident occurred when Trump administration officials unintentionally disclosed sensitive strike plans in a Signal chat that…
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