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Description: India has introduced the first three warships in the Project 17A stealth frigate initiative which aimed to embolden India’s maritime presence and strategic significance in the region. In the presence of India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defense Minister Rajnath Singh, the INS Surat, INS Nilgiri and INS Vaghsheer were introduced as India’s ultimate response for regional marine warfare self – reliance and defense leader. The warships would cohabitate with the Indian Bison Division of the military which emphasized the country’s unification as a regional military power. Impact: With geo – strategic competition in the Indo – Pacific gaining tr
Description: Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has stated that Russia is planning to conduct sophisticated acts of terrorism and sabotage across the globe using proxies such as the countries from the Eastern European bloc. He mentioned the aerial fires and similar sabotage attempts which could possibly cripple several industrial sectors within the EU, especially transportation and logistics. The activities are suspected to have been conducted by the Russian GRU (Military Intelligence Service) which is widely known to have global operational capabilities. Impact: Several government officials have warned of heightened sabotage activities by Russia within EU co
Description: NATO’s Secretary General Mark Rutte announced the operation “Baltic Sentry” to be launched soon which would enhance Europe and NATO’s maritime security in the Baltic Sea. The operation has been announced after several sabotage operations by Russia’s “shadow fleet” intensified in the last couple of months. The operation would undertake raised patrol levels, enhanced control measures and seizure of all suspected activities. Impact: Russia’s sabotage activities through its shadow fleet of ships has significant impact in the war with Ukraine. NATO and EU countries should be expected to enlarge security measures on all operational levels since the sh
Description: News agencies worldwide reported the historical ceasefire agreement reached by both Hamas and Israel. The six – weeklong ceasefire was expected to commence on 19 Jan 2025 with a concise plan laid out by mediators from the US, Qatar and Egypt. The Israeli Knesset is expected to approve the agreement on 16 Jan 2025 which would be conducted in three separate phases and include hostage releases from both sides with the final phase being the reconstruction of Gaza. Impact: The imminence of the ceasefire agreement indicates de – escalation of the raging conflict and possible temporary stabilization of the regional security and geopolitical situation.
Description: Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Majid Takht met with representatives from France, Germany and the UK to discuss further steps in lifting sanctions against Iran and their nuclear program development. All the parties have been reserved in their statements as discussions were deemed constructive and promising. Iran is looking to resurrect their nuclear program and reignite negotiations regarding the lifting of sanctions against the country before Donald Trump assumes the US Presidency. EU countries are willing to negotiate terms under which Iran wouldn’t abuse the program to develop nuclear weapons. Impact: With suffering loses through its proxies
Description: Chinese coast – guard ship was identified to have breached Philippines exclusive economic zone which was perceived as intimidation and escalating activity by Philippines officials. China claimed the ship was conducting an exercise which was fully legal and reasonable. Tensions have escalated between the Philippines, a staunch US ally and China over the past couple of years due to the disputed and overlapping claims in the South China Sea. Impact: The South China Sea as one of the world’s most important trade routes evidently could raise to become one of the major security risks in the Indo – Pacific region. The Philippines could bank on US suppo
Description: North Korea has conducted short – range ballistic missiles tests in the Sea of Japan one day after Japanese Foreign Minister visited South Korea. The launch was labeled a response to the regional consolidation of power, as North Korea also recently strengthened its ties with Russia and sent soldiers in the war with Ukraine. The new missile was suspected to be equipped with technology only available to the US, China and Russia and could hit targets further with a more precise guidance system. Impact: The growing tensions in the Indo – Pacific could further escalate in the form of military drills and territorial waters encroachment as both South a
Description: Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al – Sudani had announced Iraq’s plans on signing a security cooperation agreement with Great Britain. The agreement would enhance cooperation between the countries in a crucial period of time when Iraq is trying to avoid becoming a conflict zone once again. Details regarding the agreement haven’t been disclosed but indications on providing security to Iraq’s fragile economy were noted. Impact: Iraq’s sensitive economic and political situation puts the country at further risk of conflict escalation after Bashar al – Assad’s fall in Syria and Hamas and Hezbollah’s defeats in the Middle East. Insurgent groups all
Description: The US has raised restrictions on AI technology exports in an attempt to further curb China’s access to high level technology. New rules on exportation would enable wider control over exports and imports with several exclusions for allied countries to the US. Several companies such as OpenAI and Nvidia have stated that new restrictions and raised control would put the US in an advantageous position in the industrial race, it would do nothing to enhance security and economic benefits. Impact: With the US – China trade war around the corner after Donald Trump assumes office, new legislature such as this could potentially put the US at the forefron
Description: Israel and Hamas have initially agreed on elementary conditions for the establishment of a 42-day ceasefire. The implementation of the agreement was expected to commence in the last week of Joe Biden’s term as US President. The agreement would be comprised of three phases in which hostage exchanges have been determined and the withdrawal of Israeli troops from Gaza. Impact: The conclusion of presently one of the most violent conflicts would spell immense success for both US and its allies but could also disrupt Israel’s regional expansion ambitions since they had just recently entered Syrian territory. Although no concise conflict resolution is