UK spy chief questions whether US will enact Article 5 if Russia attacks a European state
One of Britain’s most senior intelligence chiefs has questioned whether the US could be trusted to protect European states if they were attacked by Russia. Sir John Sawers, a former head of MI6—also known as “C”—said central European states should…
British defence chief warns Europe will be dependent on US military support for decades
The United Kingdom and Europe will be dependent on US military support for many years, a former head of the British armed forces has claimed. General, The Lord David Richards, a former chief of the defence staff, said the decision…
USAID cuts to Africa: Gateway for China and setback for anti-corruption drive
If US policymakers truly seek to pursue their national interests and counter China in Africa, they must rethink their approach—before the damage becomes irreversible.
South Africa’s DRC Mission: African Defence Force Representatives call it a ‘dilemma and untenable’
Ramaphosa’s government should “swallow their pride and start negotiations with Rwanda and the M23 rebels for their release. “It must be humiliating for our soldiers, and their well-being should be the government’s priority.”
How should Starmer deal with Trump?
By Ed Arnold | RUSI This week the UK prime minister will head to Washington to try to become a bridge between President Donald Trump and Europe. If he is to have any chance of succeeding, he will need to be…
Ramaphosa’s Iran flirtation: How South African military technology and nuclear deals are courting Western sanctions
“It is concerning when our technology is being used by Iran, as there are arms control measures in place to prevent it,” Iran appears to have a tight grip on South Africa.
Trapped South African soldiers in DRC: Mounting pressure on Ramaphosa to negotiate release and accept “egg on face”
South Africa’s current involvement in the DRC is “deeply irresponsible, pretending to be a regional power on what is essentially an overgrown border guard budget.”
Could a multinational troop deployment in Ukraine succeed as a peacekeeping force?
The British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, has announced that he is prepared to send thousands of British troops to Ukraine to act as peacekeepers. In all likelihood, Britain will be just one part of a multinational European force numbering up…
South Africa does not pose a risk to US National Security, says top defence specialist
Helmoed Heitman said although the country may do “a lot of dumb things, it isn’t quite stupid enough to exchange nuclear technology with Iran.”
Rising wave of child soldiers in Africa: 5-year-olds recruited
Africa has witnessed a significant surge in the recruitment of child soldiers across conflict zones, exacerbated by Islamic insurgencies advancing southward across the continent.
