The Russian army has finally captured the city of Pokrovsk after weeks of fighting. This marks the largest city seized by Russia in Donetsk Oblast since Bakhmut (Artemovsk).
The U.S. Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction (SIGAR) has reported that during America’s 20‑year presence in Afghanistan, more than $148 billion was spent. According to the report, about 60% of this budget went to security programs, including the purchase of military equipment, vehicles, aircraft, and training for Afghanistan’s former security forces.
According to local reports, last night areas in the provinces of Khost, Paktika, and Kunar were targeted by airstrikes. In Khost, an attack on a residential home killed nine children and one woman.
In October 2025, the backlog of U.S. arms sales to Taiwan worsened slightly, as the Lai administration acknowledged new delays during questioning in the Legislative Yuan. Despite a Trump–Xi summit, U.S. policy toward Taiwan remained unchanged, meaning future arms sales are still possible. The total value of delayed sales remains at $21.54 billion.
On November 10, two terrorist explosions near the Red Fort in New Delhi leave at least 15 dead and over 25 injured.
This article explores Azerbaijan’s evolving security and military strategy, which over the past two years has combined active diplomacy with extensive militarization. Through the acquisition of advanced weaponry from Turkey, Pakistan, and Israel, the development of multi-layered air defense systems, and technical and training cooperation with NATO, Baku aims to solidify its role as a key power in the South Caucasus. This approach not only enhances deterrence but also shifts the regional balance of power, increasing security pressure on Iran, Armenia, and Russia. In this discussion, we examine the dimensions of Azerbaijan’s militarization, its geopolitical objectives, regional implications, and possible future scenarios in the South Caucasus.
This article examines the Zangezur Corridor initiative and the entry of the United States into the project through a private company—an involvement that could carry significant security and geopolitical consequences for the Caucasus region and beyond. Designed to connect Baku to Nakhchivan, the corridor leverages its strategic geography and has become a tool in broader geo-economic and geopolitical rivalries. By backing this project, the U.S. seeks to control transit routes, curb Russian and Chinese influence, and exert pressure on Iran. This presence, especially alongside military cooperation with Turkey and Israel, poses potential threats to both Iran and Russia. This article focuses on the corridor’s security, economic, and strategic dimensions, and the evolving role of the United States.
This article explores the U.S. military and security doctrine in West Asia, focusing on the strategic significance of bases like Bagram in Afghanistan. The United States aims to reduce its large-scale military presence and instead rely on air power and special operations forces to achieve its objectives, particularly near the borders of Iran, Russia, and China. Afghanistan, with the Bagram Air Base, offers a key position for rapid and sustained access to these frontier zones. The analysis also examines close U.S.–Israeli cooperation and the “flat terrain” strategy, which emphasizes air dominance and the elimination of defensive obstacles in the region. Ultimately, these strategies are designed to secure military superiority in West Asia and influence global economic and political corridors.
Qari Amjad, also known as Mufti Muzahim and a senior figure within Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP), was killed along with three associates in a Pakistani military operation early on October 30 in the Bajaur district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.
The annual European Rabbis Conference, scheduled for November 4 – 6 in Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan, has been canceled due to security concerns. The event was expected to host around 600 participants, including rabbis, religious leaders, and political and social figures from Israel, Europe, the United States, and several other countries.
Russia has announced the successful test of its new nuclear-capable cruise missile, the 9M730 Burevestnik.
Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, Deputy Prime Minister for Economic Affairs of the Taliban, held a high-level meeting yesterday with Shaher Al-Taqi, CEO of Saudi Arabia’s Delta International, and Zalmay Khalilzad, former U.S. Special Representative for Afghanistan.
