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20 May 22

Top US and Russian generals speak for the first time since Ukraine’s invasion

General Mark Milley, the highest US military official, spoke by phone with Russia’s Chief of General Staff Valery Gerasimov on Thursday, the Pentagon said, the first communication between the two since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February. “The military officials addressed various security-related matters of concern and decided to keep the lines of communication open,” […]

19 May 22

Russia says that it is employing advanced laser weaponry against Ukraine.

Russia is allegedly using its invasion of Ukraine to test new warfare technology. According to Reuters, the Russian government is employing a new generation of laser weaponry to fight Western technology that is assisting Ukraine’s self-defense. Russia, according to Deputy Prime Minister Yury Borisov, is testing prototypes for a drone-destroying laser weapon called Zadira, which […]

18 May 22

The United States accuses casino magnate Wynn of working as a Chinese agent

The US Justice Department sued Steve Wynn, the former CEO of Wynn Resorts, on Tuesday to compel him to register as a Chinese agent and accused him of influencing then-President Donald Trump on behalf of Beijing in 2017. Wynn’s attorneys refuted the charges, claiming that he had never served as a Chinese government agent and […]

17 May 22

A satellite image depicts a probable new Chinese nuclear submarine capable of launching cruise missiles

A submarine observed in a satellite shot at a Chinese shipyard appears to be a new class or subtype of nuclear-powered assault submarine with a new stealthy propulsion system and cruise missile launch tubes. Planet Labs provided Defense News with a satellite image of the shipyard in Huludao in Liaoning province, northern China, taken on […]

17 May 22

India has called off the Ka-31 helicopter agreement with Russia

Following the uncertainty in military supply caused by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, India has terminated discussions with Russia to buy ten Kamov Ka-31 airborne early warning helicopters for $520 million. According to an Indian Defense Ministry official who spoke on the condition of anonymity, the Indian government has paused discussions with Rosoboronexport and original equipment […]

15 May 22

Bleeding Outward: The Threat of Extremist Spillover from Afghanistan to Central Asia

Following a chaotic US withdrawal in August of 2021, Afghanistan has been under control of the Taliban, the fundamentalist group which had ruled the country briefly in the 90’s. A security vacuum left by US forces has sparked concerns among neighbors that conflict might not end at the nation’s borders. The fear of extremist spillover […]

15 May 22

Why does the UAE want to be a club med for world kleptocrats?

Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the massive flow of Russian riches stashed offshore has gone only one way: away from houses in London, New York, and other once-welcoming cities to avoid the new “iron curtain” of Western sanctions. As Russian billionaires and kleptocrats sought another safe haven, they discovered it most notably in Dubai. Despite […]

07 May 22

Germany and the Netherlands will supply Ukraine with howitzers.

Ukrainian soldiers will begin training on the Panzerhaubitze 2000 howitzer in Germany next week, after the Dutch and German governments agreed to send 12 of the heavy weapons to the war. The decision comes after extensive deliberation in Berlin about the extent of Germany’s military assistance to Ukraine. Previously, the administration of Chancellor Olaf Scholz […]

07 May 22

Serbia showcases a new Chinese anti-aircraft missile system.

Serbia officially showcased a freshly supplied Chinese anti-aircraft missile system on April 20, prompting fears in the West and among some of Serbia’s neighbors that an armaments buildup in the Balkans may jeopardize the region’s fragile peace. A dozen Chinese People’s Liberation Army Air Force Y-20 cargo planes recently transported the advanced HQ-22 surface-to-air system […]

06 May 22

Press Release – The UAE: A Reliable Ally?

Press Release: The UAE: A Reliable US Ally? The Washington Institute for Defense and Security is pleased to have hosted a collaborative event entitled “The UAE: A Reliable US Ally?”. The event, hosted in Washington D.C has been the most recent in a collaborative series with the Political Science Department of Virginia Tech and […]

Top US and Russian generals speak for the first time since Ukraine’s invasion

Russia says that it is employing advanced laser weaponry against Ukraine.

The United States accuses casino magnate Wynn of working as a Chinese agent

A satellite image depicts a probable new Chinese nuclear submarine capable of launching cruise missiles

India has called off the Ka-31 helicopter agreement with Russia

Bleeding Outward: The Threat of Extremist Spillover from Afghanistan to Central Asia

Why does the UAE want to be a club med for world kleptocrats?

Germany and the Netherlands will supply Ukraine with howitzers.

Serbia showcases a new Chinese anti-aircraft missile system.

Press Release – The UAE: A Reliable Ally?

US-Hamas secret talks: A significant shift in the US foreign policy

The US-Saudi partnership to address security issues in the Middle East

Trump’s Houthi terrorist re-designation: Escalating tensions and global consequences

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