After Finland joined NATO in 2023, Sweden followed and became an official member of NATO. After months of uncertainty caused by the hesitations of Turkey and Hungary, Sweden officially became a member of NATO. Turkey’s objections to Sweden’s membership were linked to concerns over the country’s policy towards the Kurdish militant organisations. A deal involving the transfer of F-16 fighter jets to Turkey appears to have played a role in unlocking Turkey’s changed stance on Sweden. Sweden, considering the deteriorating security environment since 2014, brought back its ‘Total Defence’ model in its defence policy
Category: Europe
Motives and Implications behind the Recent Moscow Terror Attack
The recent terror attack on Moscow’s concert hall, claimed by ISIS, has left a devastating impact, with at least 137 people killed and over 182 injured in the assault at Crocus City Hall. This tragic event, described as the worst terrorist attack to hit Russia in 20 years, has shocked the nation and the international community. The assailants, armed with automatic weapons, opened fire at the crowded concert venue, causing chaos and destruction as the venue partially collapsed after being set on fire. The Islamic State (ISIS), has claimed responsibility for this heinous act of terrorism. The significance of this incident reverberates globally, underscoring the ongoing threat posed by extremist groups like ISIS and their ability to carry out large-scale attacks that target innocent civilians.
Beijing Support Moscow’s Anti-American Campaigns
Russian and Chinese interests diverge in significant ways based on their number of key terms such as cooperation, mutual support, core interest and usage of those in different contexts. The two nations signed ‘no limits friendship’ which makes new era of anti-western world order
Kremlin’s Information Warfare Operations Against Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine war explicitly shows that information warfare is not a distant future, but it is in practice. Russia’s tremendous efforts to push the narratives in order to deflect blame from Moscow and undermine support for Ukraine have been visible across the digital sphere. This article analyses Russia’s deployment of information operations and deception capabilities against Ukraine and how cyberspace shapes public opinion
Europe on Edge: NATO’s Massive Drill Raises Nuclear War Concerns
The historical development happened in Europe, where the region is teetering on the brink of a substantial conflict. The question arises: is Europe on the verge of the next nuclear war, especially in the context of the USA’s role in NATO’s massive drill? This pivotal moment demands a closer examination of the nuclear threat and the mounting tensions in the region.