Pictures revealed of China’s improved stealth fighter J-31
Recently, pictures of the improved edition of China’s stealth fighter J-31 were posted online, indicating a new stage of development for the aircraft. However, Chinese military expert Yin Zhuo told CCTV that it would still be some time before the design is finalized. The J-31 is a fourth-generation fighter developed by China. It completed its […]
“Anti-Americanism is on the rise around the world”
Mr. Ferit TEMUR who is an expert on the post-Soviet region. He is the author of two books: “20. Asrın Casusluk Şebekesi: Cambridge Beşlisi” (Cambridge Five: The Espionage Network of the XX. Century) and Yükselen Asya’da Şangay İşbirliği Örgütü: Dünü, Bugünü ve Yarını” (The Shanghai Cooperation Organization in Rising Asia: Past, Present, and Future). He […]
Japan’s record-high defense budget reflects military ambition it cannot afford
The Japanese government has approved a record-high defense budget for the fiscal year 2017 with a growing ambition for military expansion although it added to an already heavy financial burden for the country. The defense budget, rising for the fifth straight year since Abe took office in 2012, hit an unprecedented 5.13 trillion yen (around […]
Russia and Armenia sign combined forces agreement
Russian Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu and his Armenian counterpart Vigen Sargsyan signed an agreement on establishing combined forces. Armenian Defense Minister Vigen Sargsyan said the group would include Russia’s military base in Armenia, as well as units of the Armenian armed forces, Sputnik reports. The Defense ministers also signed a cooperation plan for 2017. On […]
From the Obligation Policy Towards Stability: The New Phase of Israel-Turkey Relations
by Selim Han Yeniacun – Hebrew University of Jerusalem. The bumpy relations of two democratic states have always caused confusion on minds, especially by Western societies since the proclamation of independence of Israel that read by David Ben Gurion to recent conflagration spreading whole northern regions of Israel, Turkey was the first Muslim country, which recognized […]
Troop presence in Korea serves US national interest
The United States has kept troops in South Korea for decades because it’s in the country’s own national interest, not just to help the Asian ally, the head of a major U.S. think tank said Monday. John Hamre, a top security expert and president of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, made the point […]
Russian helicopters to display Mi-171A2 and Ka-226T at air show in Iran
The Russian Helicopters Corporation (a subsidiary of Rostec) will exhibit several of its latest light and medium multirole commercial helicopters at the 8th international air show in the Iranian city of Kish on Nov. 16-19, according to the corporation’s press office. The visitors will see models of the Mil Mi-172A2 (NATO reporting name: Hip), Ansat […]
What Trump’s rise to power means for the future of China-U.S. relations?
Curtis Stone (People’s Daily Online) The rise of Donald Trump has plunged the world into a period of deep uncertainty about the policies and impact of the next U.S. administration. For China, the big question is what U.S foreign policy will look like with the next administration. Nobody knows what to expect, and the deep […]
Aliyev: “April battles should go into military textbooks”
In April, Armenia committed yet another armed provocation against Azerbaijan and its people, and Azerbaijan’s army of heroes – soldiers and officers – gave an adequate response to that provocation, said Azerbaijani President, Ilham Aliyev. “By conducting a successful counterattack operation, the Azerbaijani army inflicted a crushing blow to the enemy and liberated a part […]
The Trump Administration: The Outlook For U.S. Foreign Policy
Richard Giragosian – Director, Regional Studies Center (RSC) For many Americans, and especially for supporters of Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton, the victory of Donald Trump as the country’s next president was a serious surprise. For many others, and most notably for his vehemently loyal backers, the victory was a refreshing renewal of their hopes for […]
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