Iran has significantly refined its asymmetric warfare capabilities to counterbalance its conventional military shortcomings. The country is rapidly expanding its naval and military reach well beyond the Persian Gulf, acquiring new submarines, destroyers, and speedboats. Iran’s ambitions now extend to strategic areas such as the Red Sea, Antarctica, and even into space. Since the 2011
Iran Is Challenging Western Dominance at Sea Read More »
Iran is reshaping its military strategy to counter adversaries and extend its power beyond its borders. Its allies—Hamas, Hezbollah, and the Houthis—have kept Israel occupied. But after the assassination of the Hamas leader in Tehran, Iran is now openly contemplating its own attack, while driving a wedge between the potentially warming ties between Israel and
Regional Proxy Forces Against Israel: Iran’s Triple H Strategy Read More »
The Latvian government’s strategic push to boost defence spending and nurture local industry is beginning to bear fruit. A decade of growth in this sector reached a significant milestone with the inauguration of a new armoured vehicle production facility in Valmiera. Over the next four years, Latvia plans to boost its defence budget by 70
Latvia Ramps Up Defence Capability Read More »
Strategic attacks targeting critical infrastructure such as power grids, data networks, and water supply systems have become a significant threat. The ability to monitor and protect these assets continuously and comprehensively is crucial for maintaining national security. By the end of the 20th century, discussions about strategic attacks as a threat model began to focus
Defending the Homeland: Continuous Multi-Domain Surveillance Read More »
Top Hezbollah and Hamas leaders were recently assassinated by Israel. Presidential nominee Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt at an election rally. Margaret Thatcher and Ronald Reagan emerged stronger from these attempts on their lives. Even John F. Kennedy survived an assassination attempt before another assassin succeeded. Do assassinations or attempts to assassinate leaders change
Is it Worth the Shot? How Assassinations Effect on Politics and War Read More »
