Report to Congress on Syrian Regime Change
The following is the Dec. 9, 2024, Congressional Research Service Insight report, Syria: Regime Change, Transition, and U.S. Policy.…
Panel: Shifts in Saudi Leadership Raise Questions of Stability
The late April shuffling of the line of succession to the Saudi Arabian throne, plus a major shift in ministers…
New Atlantic Council Report Outlines Russian Military Involvement in Ukraine Conflict
The Atlantic Council released a new report documenting Russia’s direct involvement in the conflict in the Ukraine based on what…
European Envoys Outline Risks of Not Reaching a Nuclear Deal with Iran
If talks with Iran fail to produce a solid agreement on ending its program to develop nuclear weapons, a “blame…
Opinion: Western Pacific Would Benefit From International Standing Maritime Groups
Recent and ongoing tensions in the Western Pacific, such as the verbal confrontation between a U.S. Navy P-8 Poseidon patrol…
Australia Launches First Hobart Destroyer Amidst Additional Cost Overruns, Delays
Australia’s state owned shipbuilder ASC launched the first of a new class of guided missile destroyer for the Royal Australian…
Document: China’s Military Strategy
The following is the first public Chinese Military Strategy white paper outlining a new policy of “active defense,” released by…
The Day Frigate Samuel B. Roberts Was Mined
The following is an account of the mine strike on the Oliver Hazard Perry frigate USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) which…
The Naval History and HNSA Guide to U.S. Museum Ships
Navies are tough on their ships. From commissioning to when they leave the service, naval vessels are driven hard, fulfilling…
India Will Relaunch First Domestic Carrier Vikrant Next Week, More Money Approved for Second Carrier
India’s long-delayed carrier is set to enter the water next week while the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi government…
SOUTHCOM Kelly: Central American Criminal Networks Growing in Sophistication
The existing criminal networks that bring drugs and people from Central American are growing in sophistication and the criminal enterprises are…