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Description: India is set to export Arkash missiles to the Philippines later this year in a defense contract valued at approximately $200 million. The agreement between the countries arrives as military tensions have severely escalated in the disputed South China Sea in the last year. India has become one of the largest importers of military and defense equipment in the last couple of years but as the domestic production capabilities surged rapidly, the country started to develop strategic alliances with the US, Russia and the Philippines. In addition to the Arkash missiles the Philippines Defense Ministry announced an early purchase of the BrahMos defense systems from India
Description: The Rwandan – backed M23 rebels have reportedly made significant advances towards the South Kivu province followed by a strong ground and aerial offensive in the eastern parts of DR Congo. The long-lasting conflict has recently caused severe humanitarian crises and war crimes allegations have been raised by the UN troops and representatives on the ground. The Tanzanian summit has failed to bring both Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwanda’s Paul Kagame to the negotiating table. Violence further erupted with the prison break in the city of Goma last week which further infuriated the armed conflict and enabled M23 rebel group to advance within the mineral
Description: Followed by his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, US President Donald Trump has stated that he wanted the US, Russia and China to closely cooperate on future nuclear disarmament and eventually reintroduce Russia to the G7 economic alliance. According to Trump the current state of nuclear affairs is dire as both the US and Russia had enough nuclear warheads to destroy the world 100 times over, with China at close third. The announcement came as US President Donald Trump is apparently making swift changes in foreign policy and reintroduces adversaries into the global fold once again. Impact: The announcement regarding Ukraine’s pea
Description: Media outlets reported the phone call US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin had on 12 Feb as a shift in US foreign policy that could bring both Russia and Ukraine to the negotiating table. President Trump also talked with Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskyy as means to ending the war were exchanged. US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth complemented President Trump’s statements that reinstating Ukraine’s pre-2014 borders was momentarily an unrealistic goal as it was the country’s NATO membership. Russian negotiating positions have been reiterated by Kremlin’s spokesperson Dimitry Peskov who stated that Russia was exceedingly willing to n
Description: The Chinese government has introduced the new Type 041 air propulsion nuclear powered submarine. The newest addition to the Chinese navy would be apparently used for near shore operations and its initial technological characteristics have shown that it could remain submerged for approximately a month without recharging. Type 041 was initially introduced as a boat which according to satellite imagery sank in April 2024, whilst the Chinese government was expected to repair it. By introducing the near shore submarine, China would aim to reclaim its military clout in the Western Pacific region as the submarine considerably improves Chinese navy capabilities.
Description: With the ceasefire agreement between Hamas and Israel hanging in the balance, the Hamas leadership went to Cairo where talks were held with representatives from the Arab mediation delegation. Israel has confirmed its position that if the hostages weren’t released by the designated deadline, the IDF would recommence its military operation on the enclave. The Tuesday meeting between President Trump and Jordan’s King Abdullah II was also followed with the latter’s phone call with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El – Sisi where negotiating red lines and compromises were discussed between the parties. The Gaza ceasefire agreement was made porous even more by Trump’s
Description: Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was well received in Islamabad by his Pakistani counterpart Asif Ali Zardari and Pakistan’s Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. The meeting was initiated by the Pakistani Prime Minister in order to strengthen strategic, military and trade ties between the two countries which are expected to sign a plethora of cooperation agreements. With Pakistan’s resurgence of armed violence in the past couple of months, security was heightened while the Turkish delegation and Pakistan’s political echelon talked on current geopolitical issues such as the Palestinian question, and the reshaping of global and regional geopolitics with Donald Tru
Description: Herbert Kickl leader of the far – right Freedom Party in Austria has stated that coalition talks with Austrian People’s Party failed as crucial compromises over ministerial seats and policy approach weren’t overcome. Kickl’s far – right party won the elections in Austria in Sep overcoming Chancellor Karl Nehammer’s People’s Party when initial approval was given to the People’s Party to form a government as the entire Austrian political echelon refused to cooperate with the Freedom Party. Negotiations collapsed even then, while now, Austria’s political and socio – economic state hangs in the balance without a newly appointed government. Impact: A
Description: Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with his Sudanese counterpart Ali Yousef in Moscow on Wednesday, 12 Feb 2025, where discussions were held regarding the establishment of a Russian naval base in the Sudanese Red Sea Coast. Russia had aimed at establishing a firmer military presence in Sudan ever since the ousting of Omar al – Bashir in 2019 who was militarily supported by Moscow. Ali Yousef has stated that everything has been agreed upon the establishment of the naval base as details on the deadline and repositioning were to be announced in the upcoming period. Impact: Russia is currently enjoying a relatively stable geopolitical positi
Description: Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban has received Germany’s far – right AfD leader Alice Weidel in what was deemed a productive and welcoming meeting. Weidel stated that Orban should be considered a role – model in European politics and pledged to work closely with his Fidesz party if the AfD enters the German parliament on Germany’s election day set for Feb 23. She also stated that AfD expected support from Orban in what she designated as the dismantling of Europe’s corrupt and liberal elite in Brussels. Orban on the other hand has complemented AfD’s efforts on antimigration policies and promised closer economic ties between Hungary and Germany. Impact