▲ Rising FastRenewed Russian strikes across Ukraine coincide with President Zelenskyy's visit to the UN General Assembly, prompting questions about the timing and efficacy of these attacks. Ana…
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Virtual RoundtableAn explosion near the South Korean border, possibly a landmine, has injured military personnel. This incident prompts a deeper examination of the mechanisms for de-escalation and the underlying strategic calculus of actors on the Korean Peninsula.
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Trending GlobalA recent drone attack on the Moscow region, reportedly involving an oil refinery and causing flight suspensions, marks a significant escalation in the conflict. This event compels a re-evaluation of Ukraine's evolving strategy and Russia's capacity for defence.
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Trending GlobalThe Saudi-led coalition's vow to respond 'firmly' to Houthi strikes on Saudi urban areas signals a potential intensification of the Yemen conflict. This declaration challenges previous understandings of engagement and raises questions about the conflict's strategic trajectory.
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Trending GlobalIsrael's reported destruction of a major Hezbollah underground base, confirmed by seismic data, represents a significant kinetic action. The event prompts immediate questions regarding its strategic intent and the potential for a wider regional confrontation.
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Trending GlobalIsrael states it has destroyed a Hezbollah base on Lebanon's Ali al-Taher ridge, a week after claiming operational control over the strategic area. This action, following a period of heightened cross-border exchanges, invites scrutiny into the actual extent of Israeli influence and Hezbollah's operational resilience.
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Virtual RoundtableThe latest drone attacks, resulting in fatalities on both sides and impacting the Moldovan border, suggest a broadening of the conflict's geographical and human toll. This escalation challenges prevailing assumptions about the conflict's containment and its future trajectory.
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Virtual RoundtableThe significant rise in cluster munition casualties in 2025, reaching one of the highest annual tolls on record, poses urgent questions for international law and military strategy. National Times convened a panel of experts to dissect the implications of these figures.
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Strategic ForesightRussian drone and missile barrages highlight Ukraine's persistent air defence deficits, a challenge with profound implications for the conflict's trajectory. This analysis explores three distinct scenarios for Ukraine's air defence evolution by 2030 and their strategic ramifications.
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Virtual RoundtableDan Driscoll's resignation as US Army Secretary, a position he held for 18 months, has prompted speculation regarding underlying policy friction. His departure may signal a fundamental re-evaluation of procurement priorities and strategic focus within the US military establishment.
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