Surging Arms Stockpile in Southeast Asia: Preparation for War?
Defense spending in the Southeast Asia (SEA) has been experiencing an upward trajectory during the last decade amidst the escalating rivalry between the United States…
Trump nominee for VA’s No. 2 job grilled by lawmakers over recent layoffs
1 of 3 | Paul Lawrence testified Wednesday during a Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee hearing on his nomination to be deputy secretary of the U.S.…
Modi-Trump Summit 2025: What does it Mean for Indo-US Diplomatic Relations?
On February 13th , President Donald Trump for the first met with his counterpart PM Narendra Modi in Washington aftermath his landslide re-election, tariff wars…
CIA using drones to surveil drug cartels, labs in Mexico
A remotely piloted MQ-9 Reaper flies near the Syracuse Hancock International Airport on Dec. 16, 2015, and is similar to those the CIA is using…
Russian delegation arrives in Saudi Arabia for talks with U.S. to end Ukraine war
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov arrives in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Monday for negotiations Tuesday with the United States. Photo courtesy of Russian Foreign Ministry/Facebook…
The Stargate and the Race for AI Dominance
The great power competition has entered into the AI battleground for AI supremacy and is under big turns. Semiconductors (microchips) are the oil of the…
Netanyahu’s Quest to Attack Iran with the ‘Mother of all Bombs’
In a press conference with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed to “finish the job” against Iran with the…
The Times of Troy: JuJu Watkins was the star of an epic movie, but it was real life
Hi, everyone! Welcome back to the Times of Troy newsletter. I’m Ryan Kartje, the Times’ USC beat writer, and I’ve been buzzing ever since Thursday’s…
Ahead of controversial negotiations, Trump says Putin wants to ‘stop fighting’
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks while signing two Executive Orders in the Oval Office at the White House on Friday in Washington, D.C. On Sunday,…
Strategic Escalation or Diplomatic Breakdown? Russia’s Attack on Chernobyl Amid Ongoing Negotiations
The Russia-Ukraine war, now entering a prolonged and complex phase, has seen various attempts at diplomatic resolution. Recent developments, including President Trump’s engagement with President…
Kiki Iriafen powers No. 6 USC to comeback over Washington
SEATTLE — Kiki Iriafen scored 19 points and No. 6 USC rallied to beat Washington 69-64 on Sunday.JuJu Watkins had 17 points, seven rebounds and six assists…
Trump-Modi Arms Deal: A New Arms Race in South Asia?
In a landmark development poised to redefine geopolitical dynamics in South Asia, U.S. President Donald Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have unveiled an…
Europe at of Risk Permanent Dependence and Irrelevance
Former American Secretary of State and National Security Advisor once quipped, “Who do I call if I want to speak to Europe?”. This problem endured…
China’s Influence Operations in the South China Sea and the Global South as a Means of Power Projection
The Strategic Importance of the South China Sea:A region of immense historic and contemporary significance, the South China Sea has emerged as a global focus…
Strengthening Maritime Defence: Indonesia’s PPA Vessels and the Future of Naval Power
Indonesia is taking a significant step towards modernising its navy by acquiring two Pattugliatore Polivalente d’Altura (PPA) vessels from Fincantieri, a leading Italian shipbuilding and…
Zelensky calls for creation of ‘armed forces of Europe’; U.S. plans peace talks in Saudi Arabia
1 of 3 | Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky championed the idea Saturday of creating a European military force to ensure the rest of the world…
Letters to Sports: At last, a Super Bowl prediction by Bill Plaschke that's a winner
Readers of the Los Angeles Times Sports section give their thoughts and opinions on the Super Bowl, the Dodgers, USC and UCLA, among other topics.…
Navy aircraft carrier collides with merchant vessel near Suez Canal
1 of 4 | The USS Harry S. Truman was damaged in a view from the ship's rigid-hull inflatable boat following a collision Wednesday with…
Secure Seas, Prosperous Future: The Vision Behind AMAN-25
The AMAN (Urdu word for “peace”) exercise series, initiated in 2007 with a slogan of “Together for Peace”, has grown in scope and participation over…
Wings of War: The Indian Army’s Push for Aerial Dominance Through Helicopter Modernisation
In the unforgiving terrain of Ladakh, where sub-zero temperatures and thin air challenge even the toughest soldiers, helicopters are not just assets—they are lifelines. Whether…