Geospatial intelligence (GEOINT) is the exploitation and analysis of imagery and geospatial information to describe, assess, and visually depict physical features and geographically referenced activities on or about the earth. Historically, it was seen as a tightly coveted state capability, especially during the cold war. However, the emergence of private companies such as, Maxar Technologies, […]
At the outset of the conflict, the Strait of Hormuz remained largely absent from global discourse. Yet as hostilities deepened, this narrow maritime corridor has rapidly evolved into one of the most consequential pressure points in international geopolitics, shaping energy markets, trade flows and strategic calculations among world powers. Before tensions escalated, an estimated 138 […]
The recent op-ed on “Strait of Hormuz: Time for a Maritime Peacekeeping Operation?” by Christian Bueger, published on 24 March 2026 offers a compelling and well-structured analysis of one of the most consequential disruptions to global maritime trade in recent history. Its central argument that military solutions alone are insufficient to restore confidence in commercial shipping […]
Following the contract for 40 naval units for the Italian Coast Guard, the collaboration between the Italy-based shipyard and the Turkish boat builder is expanding to the development of Unmanned and Hybrid Surface Vessel platforms for the Guardia di Finanza, and other government institutions. Production will take place at the Piloda facilities. Piloda Shipyard, through […]
South Korea and Indonesia are moving closer to a major milestone in their joint defense partnership. Seoul is reportedly considering transferring one of its KF-21 fighter jet prototypes to Jakarta, and the two sides have already reached a tentative agreement to make it happen. This is a big deal, not just for the two countries […]
The confrontation in West Asia involving Iran, Israel, and the United States has emerged as one of the most significant demonstrations of 21st-century warfare. Unlike traditional wars dominated by large-scale ground offensives and armoured formations, this conflict has unfolded across multiple domains—missiles, drones (particularly kamikaze or loitering or suicidal drone systems), airpower, cyber and satellite […]
Breaking developments out of the Middle East on Friday, April 3, 2026. Iran claims it has shot down a U.S. Air Force F-15E Strike Eagle over its territory, and early evidence is beginning to support at least part of that claim. Wreckage photographs have surfaced, a search-and-rescue mission appears to be underway inside Iranian airspace, […]
The maritime domain, specifically Indian Ocean, has great importance in international relations, because of maritime connectivity, marine resources and trading routes through sea influence economic and security relationships among countries. Besides, non-traditional maritime security (NTMS) threats like piracy, illegal fishing, marine pollution and smuggling of contraband, human trafficking and maritime terrorism have recently become a […]
China’s robotic wolf packs have officially entered the global military spotlight. On March 26, 2026, China’s state broadcaster CCTV released footage showing autonomous AI-powered combat robots operating in simulated urban warfare scenarios for the very first time. The development signals a major leap forward in autonomous battlefield technology and raises urgent questions about the future […]
Liberal internationalism is defined as the practical manifestation of Liberal value system in the field of foreign affairs and foreign policy. Though it is rooted from Political Science’s theory of Liberalism, yet, it can be safely assumed that the concept of “Liberal Internationalism” is the outward extension and practical exhibition of the theory in the […]
