A $2 billion worth deal between Vietnam and Russia in December 2009 led to six kilo-class submarines being inducted in the Vietnam People’s Navy (VPN). Additionally, the deal includes training programs from the Vietnamese naval crew in Russ...
In January 2023, the French government announced its intention to increase the legal retirement age from 62 to 64, as part of reforms to the country's pension system. President Emmanuel Macron is determined to push the changes through a div...
According to the Global Infrastructure Hub, there will be a deficit of $15 trillion in funding for infrastructure by 2040. While the public sector is still the main source of funding for developing infrastructure, private investment is need...
On 15 April 2023, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with the Vietnamese PM Phan Minh Chinh and other high-ranking government officials in Vietnam thanking him for the decade-long success of the US-Vietnam Comprehensive Partnership. H...
This article will delve into the history of international space treaties wherein we will go back to the 20th century and discover what the first space treaties were and how outer space is slowly being weaponised in the 21st century, dealing...
The 4th Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit and International Conference was held from April 2 to 5 in Vientiane, Laos. It was hailed to be an upgradation towards the goal of water security and cooperation in Mekong.This conference was the...
India's Ministry of Defence formulates policies on matters related to security and defence, and these are enforced by the different services, such as the Air Force, Navy, and Army. It also manages various production facilities for the armed...
The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) is an intergovernmental organization that was established in 1921 to promote cooperation among nations in the field of hydrography and nautical charting. The IHO's main objective is to ensur...
In January 2023, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Justice Yariv Levin, along with Knesset's Constitution, Law and Justice Committee Chair Simcha Rothman, proposed a series of changes to the Israeli judicial system. The proposed changes...
As the global space race heats up, China's satellite-grabbing technology has become an increasingly important issue in the security realm. China's ability to capture and manipulate other satellites in space has significant implications for ...
In contemporary warfare, tanks are an essential component for aggressive operations such as breaking through enemy lines and reclaiming occupied territory. Properly employed, they can offer mobile firepower, protection, and shock, thereby a...
New Zealand is contemplating the possibility of joining the AUKUS security pact. However, they will only participate in non-nuclear activities. Andrew Little, the Defence Minister of New Zealand, has expressed interest in becoming the fourt...
