Air Sea Battle War Plans Spark Tensions with China
The possibility of major conflict with China may be used by the American armed forces to fend off budget cuts.
Military
Assad Has the Advantage Before Battle of Aleppo
The Free Syrian Army has fortitude and courage. But Bashar al-Assad has the weapons and firepower.
“Russia Seeks Naval Presence in Cuba, Vietnam”
The Russian navy may desire a replacement of their Syrian base but they’re surveying the wrong locations.
Israel Plans Naval Buildup in Mediterranean
Wikistrat analyzes Israel’s plans to boost its naval presence in the Mediterranean.
Russian Warships on Exercise, Not to Prop Up Assad
Russia has conducted naval exercises in the Eastern Mediterranean for several years. No reason to read more into this.
Dutch Parliamentary Majority to Stop F-35 Participation
Opposition parties want to end participation in the Joint Strike Fighter program.
China Plays Energy Security Card in India Relations
Energy cooperation between China and India throws up many geopolitical conundrums.
Syria “Will Pay Price” After Turkish Warplane Shot Down
Turkish news media are furious about Syria’s downing of a Turkish fighter plane.
Stretching Navy Budgets Too Far?
The general inactivity of the USS Wasp is worrying if the American Navy will have to accommodate budget crunches soon.
West Concerned About Weapons Flow into Syria
Europe and the United States worry that arms could fall into the hands of Islamist groups.
India Stops Hedging, Backs American Naval Strategy
India’s defense minister effectively throws his nation’s lot in with the United States.
Russia Denies Sending Helicopters Into Syria
The gunships delivered to Syria were probably updated versions of helicopters it had purchased in Soviet times.
South Korea Accepts Japanese Yellow Sea Deployment
South Korea raises no objections to Japan’s naval deployments against the North.
Budgetary Gamble of the America Class Warship
Amphibious assault ships have yet to prove themselves but could be an asset in the Asia pivot.
East-West Divide on Full Display in East Asia
China and Russia share interests in a region where the democracies form an alliance.