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India-Pakistan Conflict: Analysis On Reported Ceasefire Violations, Conflict Overview
The conflict, rooted in the 1947 partition and centered on the disputed Kashmir region, has resulted in significant casualties and raised nuclear risks.
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India-Pakistan: Operation Sindoor Escalation
This military action was a direct response to the Pahalgam attack, which India attributed to Pakistan-based groups Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Mohammed.
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Global Powers' Strategic Interests in Africa: A Comprehensive Analysis
This report examines each country’s stated and inferred objectives, what Africa offers, and the implications for African sovereignty and development.
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Chinese Air, Naval Operations Around Taiwan, Japan; Joint Balikatan 25 Regional Exercises
Deploying forces daily to respond to Chinese activities around the island exacts a considerable toll on Taiwan’s resources and finances.
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April 2025

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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