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Pentagon Formalizes Conventional Forces’ Role In Irregular Warfare, But Will It Stick?

A recent Pentagon directive officially broadens the responsibility of irregular warfare (IW) well beyond the remit of special operations forces, in a move that former practicioners and experts said could be a significant development for America’s posture in the gray zone — but only if there’s real-world follow through

2025-11-14 11:00:38 0 Comment 18863 view

Losing Malaysia: A Strategic Failure Washington Can’t Afford

For much of the past two decades, U.S. policymakers have focused their attention on the great game of Asia through the lens of China’s rise and the competition for primacy in the Indo-Pacific

2025-08-27 12:21:53 0 Comment 50107 view

Hegseth Says US Will Not Be ‘Pushed Out’ Of Indo-Pacific, Calls On Allies To Boost Defense Spending

US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth used a key address here in Singapore to assert that while the US doesn’t seek war with China

2025-06-03 07:06:30 2 Comment 67241 view

Foreign Mercenaries End Up As Cannon Fodder In Ukraine

Contrary to initial expectations, the armed conflict in Ukraine has long ceased to be an “easy walk” or “safari” for legionnaires, which is due not only to the successful operations of the Russian Armed Forces to destroy militants

2024-08-03 06:50:01 0 Comment 76777 view

Beijing Protests Removal of Scarborough Shoal Barrier, Warns Manilla ‘Not to Stir Up Trouble’

MARYLAND, US: Beijing is protesting the Philippine Armed Forces’ removal of a floating barrier installed by Chinese forces to block access to the contested Scarborough Shoal.

2023-09-30 04:14:58 0 Comment 93187 view