World Military Analysis
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French Military's ambition is too wild for its strength
On July 12, France launched its first Barracuda-class nuclear-powered attack submarine, the Suffren. On July 13, France announced that it would create a Joint Space Command (JSC). On July 14, it held a two-hour long National Day Military Parade.
2019-07-19 -
What's the way out for a tumultuous Libya?
The turbulence in Libya won't quiet down any time soon.The process toward a political settlement calls for greater sincerity and more efforts from all parties concerned.
2019-07-18 -
Why does America propose military escort coalition in the Persian Gulf ?
If the Strait of Hormuz is in trouble, so will the Gulf region, and no country will be able to step back unscathed. Countries by the strait are fully aware of this and know they will bring trouble to themselves by blindly following the US.
2019-07-16 -
Darroch leak reveals wider rift in US-UK relationship
the US just wanted to take advantage of the Brexit to further exploit the UK and maximize its own interests. This will surely twist the "special relationship" between the two countries and further deteriorate bilateral ties.
2019-07-15 -
UK intends to send strong message to Russia by joint military exercise
A few days ago, a joint military exercise led by the UK kicked off with more than 4,000 military personnel and 44 warships from nine countries in Lithuania, near the Russian enclave of Kaliningrad. According to British media reports, this is the largest Royal Navy force sent by the UK to the Baltic Sea for more than a century.
2019-07-12 -
PLA Daily: US unlikely set up "united anti-Iran front"
On July 8, Iran declared that its enriched uranium purity had exceeded 3.67%. That's the second time that Iran defied the Iranian nuclear deal after the announcement on July 1 that its enriched uranium stock had exceeded 300 kilograms.
2019-07-10 -
New French Indo-Pacific strategy unlikely to succeed, catching public attention at most
With the growing strategic importance of the Indo-Pacific region, France, unwilling to be neglected, is eager to have a voice and attract public attention with military presence. However, as analysts point out, The US Indo-Pacific strategy has been refused everywhere, while the French version is also unlikely to succeed.
2019-07-09 -
Europe builds its own military Internet for De-Americanization
According to German media reports, the Defense Ministers of Germany and the Netherlands signed an agreement in Brussels recently to build “Tactical Edge Networking” between the two countries.
2019-07-09 -
New highlights in International Army Games 2019
The International Army Games (IAG) 2019 is about to commence from August 3 in 10 countries including Russia, Belarus, China, Kazakhstan, etc. With the opening date approaching, it has attracted much attention worldwide.
2019-07-05 -
Japan attempts to become participant and shaper of Middle East order
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe has visited Iran in June, which marks the first visit of a sitting Japanese prime minister to visit Iran in nearly 41 years. Acting as an "intermediary" in person, Abe's visit was intended to ease the tensions between the US and Iran. However, the visit yielded few results.
2019-07-04 -
Best wishes for Trump's step on Korean Peninsular
This was hailed by the international community, as it helps to reignite the hope of advancing the long stalemate denuclearization talks. It is well wished that the small step of Trump could lead to a giant leap towards the solving of Korean Peninsula issue.
2019-07-03 -
India's big ambition to become a space power
India has made frequent moves recently to occupy the high ground in the space domain. According to the US website Defense News, such move is aimed to demonstrate India's determination to become a "space power", but it might be a little bit too ambitious.
2019-06-28 -
Will the U.S. go to war with Iran?
U.S.-Iran tensions have flared up since Iran shot down a U.S. drone. Iran claimed that the drone violated its airspace, which the U.S. has denied.
2019-06-27 -
The possibility of US-Iran military conflict should not be underestimated
Recently, the US has intensified its pressure on Iran in areas like diplomacy, military and economy, and Iran is taking stronger countermeasures.
2019-06-26 -
US ramps up cyber attacks, intensifying confrontation between major countries
In order to ensure its internet security and maintain its hegemony, the US is abusing its cyber attacking capacity continuously, and infiltrate and control key information infrastructure of other countries. This not only disrupted the order of cyberspace, but also set a bad example in the world and intensified confrontation between major countries.
2019-06-24 -
Elevated US-Iran tensions still have room for maneuver
According to analysts, the possible military confrontation between the US and Iran would not be ruled out due to Trump's temporary "pause button" on the use of force to address the issue.
2019-06-24 -
Global military spending expected to continue increasing before 2025
It is predicted that global military spending will maintain a continuous growth trend prior to 2025, according to the latest report released by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
2019-06-22 -
The Franco-German Axis and the UK Brexit
Being highly capital and technology-intensive, the aviation and aerospace industries are trying hard to avoid "division". Somehow Europe will bear the brunt of this round of division.
2019-06-20 -
Iran's "trump card" against US sanctions is not the nuclear weapon
Purely from the perspective of military strength, the modernization of Iran's armed forces is very close to the degree of Saddam's army that was destroyed by the US troops in the Iraq War. However, it should be noticed that Iran has a population and land area several times that of Iraq.
2019-06-18 -
Daily growing US-Iran ConfrontationsBehindthe Oil-Tankers Attack
Two supertankers were attacked in the Gulf of Oman near the Strait of Hormuz on June 13. Worryingly, the US Central Command and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, who labeled each other as "terrorist organization" two months ago, have engaged in confrontation.
2019-06-18 -
Turkey gives a hardline response to US threat of halting F-35 deliveries
The US has repeatedly threatened that July 31 would be the deadline for Turkey to stop importing Russia's S-400 missile defense system; otherwise, it will "confiscate" the F-35 stealth fighter jets that Turkey purchased. Such a threat sparked fierce denouncements from the Turkish media, which declared that Turkey "doesn't fear to lose F-35 because we have many backup plans."
2019-06-13 -
The US is gearing up to drag the world into cyber war
For years, American politicians have been advocating the risk of a possible "cyber Pearl Harbor attack". Ironically, the US is the first to attack other countries' facilities with cyber weapons in the world.
2019-06-14 -
News Analysis: Abe's visit to Tehran "positive" for Iran-U.S. ties
Japanese leader Shinzo Abe recently visited Iran, becoming the first Japanese prime minister to visit the Islamic republic since 1979. The rare visit by the Japanese prime minister to Iran is aimed at achieving peace between Tehran and Washington amid their escalating friction that has worried the players in the region and beyond.
2019-06-15 -
Could Venezuela see light at the end of the tunnel?
The continuing turmoil in Venezuela has turned a corner. With senior US officials declaring that there are serious differences within the US-backed Venezuela's opposition, And Russia and other countries continuing to support the Maduro administration, the situation in Venezuela has returned to a stable state.
2019-06-13 -
Would the US' "Indo-Pacific Strategy" policy be bought by the stakeholders?
The United States has recently been busy selling its "Indo-Pacific Strategy". The new "Indo-Pacific Strategy Report" issued by the US Department of Defense (DOD) on June 1, 2019, is the most detailed official statement about the strategy by the US government to date.
2019-06-06 -
Difficult for Washington to rope in New Delhi into Indo-Pacific Strategy
India has the desire to dominate the Indian Ocean. The biggest obstacle to this ambition is the US, not China. While the US wants to inject its influence into the Indian Ocean and New Delhi aims to play a dominant role in the region, there are bound to be strains.
2019-06-05 -
What are the benefits of disrupting the Gulf region?
Analysts believe that the US military action against Iran is restricted by multiple objective factors, especially the 2020 US presidential election, the opposition from its European allies, and the possible difficulties in the operation.
2019-05-29 -
India's newly-built Special Operations Division responding to multiple security threats
Under the context of the rapid changes in modern warfare situation, it has become an imperative development trend for the Indian military to build a unit with the integration of the various services strength and the capability to carry out special strike missions.
2019-05-28 -
It's hard to promote peace by pushing through Trump's “Deal of the Century”
No matter how long it is in the making, the Trump administration's “Deal of the Century” is doomed to fail from the start since it is “politically in favor of Israel, and tries to appease the Palestinians with potential economic dividends”.
2019-05-27 -
EU has become a "hostage" in the US-Iran standoff
The unfriendly relationship between the US and Iran is undoubtedly a nightmare for the neighboring Europe.
2019-05-23 -
Profound concerns regarding the relocation of ROK-U.S. CFC
If the CFC is eventually relocated to Pyeongtaek, the "national defense autonomy" and "strategic autonomy" that the ROK government seeks will likely vanish like soap bubbles. The structure of the "U.S. commands and ROK follows" alliance will continue to exist.
2019-05-22 -
Commentary: good news that Venezuelan government held talks with opposition
The international community and the Venezuelan people should work together to drive and urge parties involved in the talks to take into account the whole picture and spare no effort to strive for the interests of Venezuela and its people.
2019-05-21 -
What does the reduction of Okinawa-based US Marine Corps imply?
It seems that the US has made concessions by reducing the number of US troops stationed in Japan. But as a matter of fact, the US military has not announced its complete withdrawal and the US still has its military base in Okinawa.
2019-05-20 -
US and DPRK sound each other out in new round game
The US repeatedly pressurized on the DPRK, but it does not want to give up its diplomatic efforts. There is room for both sides. However, provocations do nothing to help resolve disputes. Once a misjudgment occurs, all the previous efforts may be lost in vain.
2019-05-16 -
Expert: Don't underestimate US warlike tradition as it is essentially a dangerous nation
Recently, the US deployed the USS Abraham Lincoln Carrier Strike Group and a bomber task force to the Persian Gulf. Some analysts are speculating about the possibility that US military might strike against Iran.
2019-05-14 -
What signals does US carrier strike group deployment to Middle East send to Iran?
The motive of the US high-profile announcement to deploy the USS Aircraft Carrier Strike Group to the Middle East is to send two clear and unmistakable signals. First, the US intends to renew its strong strike power in the Middle East. Second, the US wants to increase its military deterrence against Iran.
2019-05-14 -
Gaza escalation: a clash breaking out in an "unusual period"
Gaza militants have reached a ceasefire agreement with Israel.Although the situation is temporarily calm, the timing of the conflict is unusual and its impact on the regional situation cannot be neglected.
2019-05-10 -
Behind the renewed fighting in Libya
The Libyan National Army (LNA), a military force in the east of the country, advanced on the capital Tripoli on April 4 and had heavy fighting against the Armed Forces of the Government of National Accord (GNA). This round of conflict has deteriorated the situation in Libya, and it is inseparable from the competition and game of external forces.
2019-05-10 -
The US's wrong-headed decision to pull out of the nuclear arms treaty
The INF treaty is, in nature, bilateral rather than multilateral. It was a deal between the world's two largest military powers to avoid an endless arms race.
2019-05-07 -
Indian carrier's fire likely result of lax military regulation
Chinese military experts on Sunday said that India's military culture cannot keep up with its ambitious weapon and equipment development, which might be the reason behind its aircraft carrier's fatal fire on Friday.
2019-04-29