Why the S-400 Is a More Formidable Threat to US Arms Industry Than You Think

Why the S-400 Is a More Formidable Threat to US Arms Industry Than You Think

Generally, when discussing air-defense systems here, we are referring to Russian devices that have become famous in recent years, in particular the S-300 (and its variants) and the S-400. Their deployment in Syria has slowed down the ability of such advanced air forces as those of the United States and Israel to target the country,…

Pompeo Hinted at a Big “Surprise” During His Upcoming Trip to India

Pompeo Hinted at a Big “Surprise” During His Upcoming Trip to India

The Secretary of State told the audience at the US-India Business Council meeting earlier this week that he “didn’t want to spoil the surprise” by spilling all the details of what he plans to talk about during his upcoming trip to India on 24 June, but what he did reveal strongly hints that the “surprise”…

Trump Offered to Suspend Sanctions while Negotiating with Iran, Khamenei Rejected the Offer: More Attacks Expected

Trump Offered to Suspend Sanctions while Negotiating with Iran, Khamenei Rejected the Offer: More Attacks Expected

Japanese Prime Minister Abe Shinzo conveyed a message from US President Donald Trump to the Iranian leadership, asking the release of 5 US prisoners and inviting Iran to sit around a negotiation table, adding “he [Donald Trump] would be ready to suspend all sanctions only during the negotiations”. No guarantee was offered to freeze or revoke the sanctions….

Russia’s “Pivot to Africa” Encroaches upon France’s Traditional “Sphere of Influence”

Russia’s “Pivot to Africa” Encroaches upon France’s Traditional “Sphere of Influence”

The quiet success of Russia’s “Pivot to Africa” over the past few years has seen Moscow begin to encroach on France’s traditional “sphere of influence” in the continent, which in turn piqued Paris’ interest in negotiating a “New Detente” with its Great Power counterpart in order to rebalance relations between them in the New Cold…