The Modest Price of Preserving Peace
According to data by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute, military spending increased by 49 percent worldwide during the period from 2001 to 2013. During the same timeframe, expenditure grew by 277 percent in China, 152 percent in Russia, 72 percent in India, 99 percent in East Asia, 114 percent in Africa, and 59 percent in the Middle East.
Balance of Power Tips Toward Iran
Difficult though it may be to believe, Iran presents more important challenges than whether a nuclear deal negotiated with the regime in the teeth of congressional opposition would be legally binding. Nuclear weapons are scary, and they do matter, but in the long run, geopolitical reality matters more.
Bahrain Seizes Bomb-making Equipment Aboard Bus From Iraq: Agency
Bahraini security forces have seized bomb-making equipment being smuggled from Iraq aboard a passenger bus for use in attacks in the Gulf Arab kingdom, the public prosecutor said.
Iran Deal Could Start Nuclear Fuel Race – Saudi Arabia
A senior member of the Saudi royal family has warned that a deal on Iran’s nuclear programme could prompt other regional states to develop atomic fuel.
Sales of Weapons to Gulf States Up 70% Over Five Years
Sales of weapons to Gulf states have increased by more than 70% over the past five years, according to research that also pointed out that global sales of military drones are rising.
Iran Sent Arms to Iraq to Fight ISIS, U.S. Says
United States intelligence agencies detected the deployments in the past few weeks as Iraq was marshaling a force of 30,000 troops — two-thirds of them Shiite militias largely trained and equipped by Iran, according to three American officials. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss sensitive intelligence reports on Iran.
Derasat Chairman Receives Japanese Ambassador
Bahrain Strategic, International and Energy Studies Centre (DERASAT)’s Chairman, Major-General Khalid bin Ibrahim Al-Fadhala received here today Japanese Ambassador to the Kingdom of Bahrain Kiyoshi Asako.
Ashton Carter: Sequestration Could Threaten Homeland, Must Be Undone for Entire Government
As the Islamic State continues to metastasize in the Middle East, Defense Secretary Ashton B. Carter warned lawmakers Wednesday that cutting the Pentagon’s budget could lead to serious threats to the nation’s homeland and urged members to find a solution to sequestration for the entire government.
The New Sino-iranian Security Axis: How the Rise of Militant Sunni Islam Is Aligning China’s Interests With Iran’s
Few cities can evoke the same sense of promise as Shanghai can. For more than a century, the sprawling metropolis, now teeming with more than 25 million people and home to the world’s busiest transport hub, has been the crucible of modern China.
America’s Perceived Complicity With Iran in Sectarian War: Policy Failure or Diplomatic Bungle? – Analysis
Despite extensive efforts by the Obama administration to assure its Arab allies that their long-term strategic partnership will remain strong and will not be affected by the signing of a nuclear deal with Iran, a very skeptical mood prevails in the traditionally pro-Western Arab capitals.
