Disastrous DRC Mission: SADC was outgunned and outmanoeuvred by M23 Rebels and Rwanda, lacked cohesion
South Africa appeared primarily motivated by economic factors and a desire to preserve its regional prestige, despite lacking the required military capabilities.
Bahrain successfully launches its first ever satellite
Bahrain has successfully launched its first domestically designed and developed satellite, Al-Munther. The project, spearheaded by the National Space Science Agency (NSSA), marks a milestone in the Gulf state’s space ambitions. The 3U CubeSat is the first satellite in the…
Washington think tank calls for sanctions against ANC officials for ‘treating the US like an enemy’
Current measures against South Africa are insufficient to alter the country’s hostile treatment of the U.S. Meservey calls for sanctions against ANC officials.
Future War: Why transforming the British Army into a war winning machine will require a revolution not an evolution, according to guest writer Colonel (Retd) Harry Fullerton OBE.
In a previous article, Marching Below Critical Mass, I explained some of the British Army’s problems and how Fighting Power has been allowed to erode over the past 35 years. The publication Government’s Strategic Defence Review 2025 (SDR 25) has been delayed, pending…
Military chiefs to meet in London to plan for a Ukrainian peace-keeping mission
Military chiefs from more than 30 countries will meet in the United Kingdom this week to establish the scope and scale of a ceasefire enforcement mission in Ukraine. The meeting comes two weeks after UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced…
Rebuilding lives amid war: Inside Ukraine’s Superhumans Center
In the shadow of Europe’s largest war since World War II, a remarkable healthcare initiative is giving wounded Ukrainian soldiers and civilians new hope. The Superhumans Center in Lviv, Ukraine, is revolutionising care for those who have lost limbs, suffered…
US punitive measures against South Africa “could impoverish the middle class”
If the US imposes tariffs on South African vehicle exports, agricultural products, or other measures, “the rand will tank, inflation will rise, [and] we will have to respond with higher interest rates. There’s nothing that impoverishes a middle class like high interest rates, says Dr. Piet Croukamp.
Trump’s Greatest Fear: China’s ascending competitiveness in technology
A significant driver of Trump’s doctrine is China’s growing economic power and its increasing competency in technology according to political analyst Dr. Piet Croukamp
South Africa to abandon ‘disastrous’ DRC mission, withdraw troops
The deployment of South African troops in the DRC was “a total disaster and totally unsustainable,” according to defence analyst Kobus Marais.
US to boost military aid to Ukraine if Russia does not sign up to a peace deal, security sources believe
The US is expected to warn the Kremlin that it will “arm Ukraine to the teeth” if Russia does not accept an immediate 30-day ceasefire, British security sources have claimed. The move comes after Ukraine said it was ready to…
