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Western Sanctions Proving Effective Against Moscow
Success in global competition is often measured by the strength of a country's military, but a variety of other tools are frequently overlooked. Among the most widely used are financial attacks. Sanctions are a key tactic in American grand strategy to hinder the economic success of Washington's adversaries in the long term.
Today, the war in Ukraine is testing the...
M1 Abrams Gets Slavic Makeover
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Photos have emerged online showing an American-supplied, Ukraine-operated M1A1 Abrams Main Battle tank (MBT) outfitted with M-19 Abrams Reactive Armor Tiles (ARAT) and Russian Kontakt-1 Explosive Reactive Armor (ERA) blocks around its hull, as well as a notable counter-drone "cope cage" around its turret.
The addition of the cope cage, which has never been seen before on American made armor in...
Ukraine Targets Key Russian Missile Radar Station
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Ukraine has targeted the Armavir early warning radar station in Krasnodar Krai, southern Russia, reportedly using drones (Geo: 44.9251, 40.9838). Photos show damage to both of the radars located at the facility.
The effects of the strike can lead into two primary viewpoints:
1. The targeting and damaging of the facility is expected to have little impact on operations in Ukraine, as...
Russia Removed Estonian Maritime Border Buoys in Narva River
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As this publication reported yesterday, a since-deleted draft proposal from the Russian Ministry of Defense detailed recommendations that Russia revise the maritime borders in the Baltic Sea. The Russian Foreign Ministry at first denied this report, however, this morning, a follow-on statement was made that said the maritime borders in the region must reflect international laws.
Moments ago, the Estonian...
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Reports of Irregular Polling Stations Installments Emerge in Venezuela
Reports have surfaced on social media that the construction of polling stations by Venezuela's electoral authority, the National Electoral Council (CNE), including the presence of those not legally trained for the installation. Additionally, opposition...
Forest Fires Rage in Western Canada, US
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Recent Three Brotherhood Alliance Operation Reveals Myanmar Junta’s Diminished Combat Effectiveness
On July 25th, the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA) announced the capture of the city of Lashio, located in Shan State. The MNDAA, the Ta’ang National Liberation Army (TNLA), and allied People’s Defense...