Tag: war

US, Philippines Hold Largest War Combat Exercises in Decades

The United States and its key ally the Philippines are holding their largest war combat exercises in decades on April 11, with more than 17,600 military members from both countries set to participate in the annual bilateral event in and around the island nation. The joint exercise, known as the “Balikatan,” will run up to April 28, according…


Finland to Join NATO

Finland will become the 31st member of NATO in the coming days, following a vote from the Turkish parliament, NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Friday. The parliaments of all NATO members must ratify newcomers. The comment came a day after Turkey’s parliament approved a bill to allow Finland to join NATO, clearing the…


Marxism Makes Chinese Military Believe War With US Is ‘Inevitable’: Top US General

Communist China’s military leadership increasingly believes that war with the United States is inevitable, according to the United States’ most senior military officer. The Chinese military is fostering destabilizing rhetoric and ideas that could encourage a catastrophic conflict with the United States, said Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Army Gen. Mark Milley during…


Russia ‘Has Lost’ War in Ukraine: Sen. Risch

Russia can no longer achieve victory in its attempted conquest of Ukraine, according to a senior U.S. legislator. The Russian military’s early fumbles, continued mass casualties, and the nation’s larger economic woes will ensure that Russian President Vladimir Putin will fail to permanently occupy Ukraine and oust its government, says Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho). “He’s…


‘War Is Not an Option’: Copley on Message West Needs to Send China

In this special episode, we’ll be hearing from Gregory Copley, president of the International Strategic Studies Association. He sheds light on the key takeaways from China’s biggest political meeting, what that means for U.S.-China relations going forward, and the economic impacts. Copley said, “There’s no question that a lot of the masks are coming off,…


LIVE NOW: Are China’s Intentions Toward Taiwan Changing? A US Institute of Peace Discussion

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) considers Taiwan part of its territory and has been building military capabilities to force the island to accept unification. In the past few years, PRC has sped up its military process. Is PRC getting ready for a war against Taiwan? In a panel discussion held at 10:00 a.m. ET…


Are China’s Intentions Toward Taiwan Changing? A US Institute of Peace Discussion

The People’s Republic of China (PRC) considers Taiwan part of its territory and has been building military capabilities to force the island to accept unification. In the past few years, PRC has sped up its military process. Is PRC getting ready for a war against Taiwan? In a panel discussion held at 10:00 a.m. ET…


China’s Potential to Aid Russia’s War in Ukraine

Commentary A quick survey of China’s well-stocked pavilions at the International Defense Exhibition (IDEX) in Abu Dhabi on Feb. 20–24 makes clear that China need only apply a fraction of its military-technical might to enable a Russian victory in Ukraine. The Biden administration is fearful this prospect is nigh. On Feb. 19, U.S. Secretary of…


Protest in Berlin Over Arming Ukraine Against Russia Draws Thousands

BERLIN—A demonstration against supplying Ukraine with weapons for war with Russia attracted 10,000 people on Saturday, drawing a large police presence to maintain order. Organized by a prominent left-wing German politician, the protest comes a day after the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, which drew promises of more weapons from western allies, fresh…


Beijing Implements New Policies to Prepare for War, Secure Power 

News Analysis China’s communist regime is implementing new policies to prepare for war and secure its power in the mainland amid tensions with the United States. It seeks to increase loyalty among its military members and state-owned firms, and hire more civil servants. Revised Military Law On Dec. 30, 2022, Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader…