The rebellious leader of the Wagner mercenary group said he had ordered his troops back to base, but analysts say the serious challenge to the Russian president will diminish his authority.
As part of a broader effort to strengthen defense ties with India, the U.S. government has signed a formal framework agreement on naval ship repair wi...
Japan announced Tuesday a decision to reinstate South Korea as a preferred nation with fast-track trade status from July 21, virtually ending a four-year economic row that was strained during their bitter historic disputes.
Iran is currently constructing drone factory within Russia. Russia is doing its best to create a parallel system of the "pariah" countries to entice nations with irredentist/expansionist claims into acting. Russia and Iran are going all in in trade and logistical integration with each other. While these countries themselves...
Though the Mass Effect series is full of interesting characters, it's widely accepted that Tali is the best of Shepard's companions. She is also the best romance option hands down. I have played Mass Effect several times and I always romance her. Regardless of whether I'm renegade or paragon. I even installed a mod to romance...
The French and German ministers of state for Europe, Laurence Boone and Anna Lührmann, emphasised in an exclusive interview with EURACTIV that the two countries are confident that partial institutional reform of the EU will be possible within this year.
Russia and China have begun joint air patrols over the East China Sea as well as the Sea of Japan. Increased cooperation are meant to display their "no-limits" partnership to the US and other adversaries....
Each time it happens, the world insists: ‘never again’. But the political and moral blindspots that allow these atrocities will persist until the lessons of history are learned
A Chinese naval flotilla set off on Sunday to join Russian naval and air forces in the Sea of Japan in an exercise aimed at "safeguarding the security of strategic waterways", according to China's defence ministry.
SS: Russian and Chinese forces are conducting joint military operations in the Sea of Japan. These types of drills aren't uncommon, but show a commitment to increasing interoperability and cooperation with one another. It is unlikely that Russia and China will directly cooperate with one another in the event of conflict with an outside power, but strategic planning and synchronizing logistics may help each other in their respective conflicts.
SS: In this article, the author argues for US and western policy to move more aggressively towards decoupling from China. The author argues that simply derisking and onshoring/friend shoring sensitive industries is not enough. Continuing to entangle with Chinese markets while they remain illiberal will only reduce the economic potential of the US and help prop up an authoritarian rival. Unless the US makes a much more thorough break it risks exposing its investors and citizens to economic backlash from an authoritarian regime seeking to upend its place in the world. It also discourages the emergence of a truly liberal and democratic economy in China.
Russia has halted a breakthrough wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed people into poverty.
SS: Russian has pulled out of the deal to ship Ukrainian grain citing issues with getting restrictions on its own agricultural and fertiliser exports lifted. It is unclear if this move will drive further food insecurity in the global south however, as other nations have stepped up their own production and export of grains. Europe has also been a majority purchaser of Ukrainian grains which adds more credibility to the Russian argument that poor nations will not suffer as much from halting Ukrainian grain shipments. How this plays out and how it effects global perception of Russia's war in Ukraine is yet to be seen.
Any military intervention in Niger to restore deposed President Mohamed Bazoum would be considered a "declaration of war against Burkina Faso and Mali", the two countries said in a joint statement Monday.
SS: In response to an ultimatum by the The Economic Community of West African States (ecowas) that a military intervention would occur if the recent military coup was not overturned, other nations Mali and Burkina Faso vowed to step in to defend Niger in the event of a military intervention. These Sahel nations also faced military coups against nominally democratic incumbents. Ecowas nations have tried to show themselves as democratic bastions and have intervened in coups int he region before. By challenging the group, these autocratic nations are challenging the aspirations and legitimacy of their ability to affect change int the region. As more nations fall to coups and are plagued by extremism, regional powers and foreign interests may determine the long term stability of the region.
The mutiny in Russia may be over. But it still damages Putin (www.npr.org)
The rebellious leader of the Wagner mercenary group said he had ordered his troops back to base, but analysts say the serious challenge to the Russian president will diminish his authority.
White House Formalizes Naval Ship Repair Deal With India's L&T (maritime-executive.com)
As part of a broader effort to strengthen defense ties with India, the U.S. government has signed a formal framework agreement on naval ship repair wi...
I think "fediverse" is a dumb name.
I understand why it's called that, I just wish it was called "verse" or something less lame sounding.
Japan to reinstate South Korea as preferred trade nation from July 21 as two sides improve ties (apnews.com)
Japan announced Tuesday a decision to reinstate South Korea as a preferred nation with fast-track trade status from July 21, virtually ending a four-year economic row that was strained during their bitter historic disputes.
Iran helping Russia build drones plant for Ukraine war, White House says
Iran is currently constructing drone factory within Russia. Russia is doing its best to create a parallel system of the "pariah" countries to entice nations with irredentist/expansionist claims into acting. Russia and Iran are going all in in trade and logistical integration with each other. While these countries themselves...
China demands UK talks with Argentina over Falklands slamming 'colonial legacy' (www.express.co.uk)
China's UN diplomat sent shockwaves as he took aim Britain in another barbed attack.
China's stance on the Russian invasion of Ukraine is a big obstacle to maintaining good relations with Europe (www.bloomberg.com)
Mass Effect: 10 Reasons Tali Is The BEST Companion In The Trilogy (www.thegamer.com)
Though the Mass Effect series is full of interesting characters, it's widely accepted that Tali is the best of Shepard's companions. She is also the best romance option hands down. I have played Mass Effect several times and I always romance her. Regardless of whether I'm renegade or paragon. I even installed a mod to romance...
China has used Cuba as spy base for years, US official says (www.theguardian.com)
Chinese intelligence collection from Cuba predates the Biden era, with facilities upgraded in 2019, White House official says
Russia Says It's Selling Oil to Pakistan Without 'Special Discount' (www.voanews.com)
Statement contradicts Pakistan's claims it was receiving Russian oil at discounted price
EU reform: France, Germany confident on reaching agreement this year (www.euractiv.com)
The French and German ministers of state for Europe, Laurence Boone and Anna Lührmann, emphasised in an exclusive interview with EURACTIV that the two countries are confident that partial institutional reform of the EU will be possible within this year.
White sky trails force France to reveal hypersonic weapon test (www.telegraph.co.uk)
Defence agency admits ‘unprecedented’ experiment after bemused onlookers share photographs of the high velocity flight
China, Russia launch joint air patrol, alarms South Korea
Russia and China have begun joint air patrols over the East China Sea as well as the Sea of Japan. Increased cooperation are meant to display their "no-limits" partnership to the US and other adversaries....
China, Myanmar and now Darfur ... the horror of genocide is here again | Simon Tisdall (www.theguardian.com)
Each time it happens, the world insists: ‘never again’. But the political and moral blindspots that allow these atrocities will persist until the lessons of history are learned
China Restricts Export of Chipmaking Metals in Clash With US (www.bloomberg.com)
Beijing will limit gallium and germanium exports from Aug. 1. Both metals are indispensable for producing some chips
The Lonely Island: Great Day (Official Music Video) (youtube.com)
A businessman has a great day! Guest appearances from Alec Baldwin and Tom Petty!
China, Russia to start joint air and sea drill in Sea of Japan (www.reuters.com)
A Chinese naval flotilla set off on Sunday to join Russian naval and air forces in the Sea of Japan in an exercise aimed at "safeguarding the security of strategic waterways", according to China's defence ministry.
The Case for a Hard Break With China (www.foreignaffairs.com)
Why economic de-risking is not enough.
Russia halts landmark deal that allowed Ukraine to export grain at time of growing hunger (apnews.com)
Russia has halted a breakthrough wartime deal that allows grain to flow from Ukraine to countries in Africa, the Middle East and Asia where hunger is a growing threat and high food prices have pushed people into poverty.
Niger Intervention Would Be 'Declaration Of War' On Burkina Faso And Mali: Statement (www.barrons.com)
Any military intervention in Niger to restore deposed President Mohamed Bazoum would be considered a "declaration of war against Burkina Faso and Mali", the two countries said in a joint statement Monday.