Border Disputes

In the eastern Mediterranean, defense deals often mean more than just security. New agreements between Greece, Israel, and Cyprus are being seen by Turkey as part of a bigger regional shift. This is happening in a region already full of tensions, including military buildups, sea disputes, and long-standing rivalries.   For Turkey, this concern is shaped by its long and difficult history with Greece. The two countries have faced wars, dispu...

A tense drone incident between North and South Korea has taken an unexpected turn. The situation started when North Korea accused South Korea of sending drones into its airspace last week, calling it a serious provocation and claiming the drones were shot down.   South Korean President Lee Jae Myung later confirmed that at least two drones from South Korea had crossed into North Korean territory. The drones, he said, were launched by civil...

The Russia-Ukraine war shows how long and far-reaching the costs of conflict can be. It is not just bombs and bullets. War destroys families, communities, and economies. The fighting that began in 2014 escalated into a full-scale invasion on February 24, 2022, marking the deadliest war in Europe since World War II. Today, its effects touch every part of Ukrainian life and ripple across Europe and the world.   Lives Shattered and Futures St...

North Africa is entering a new and dangerous phase. Morocco and Algeria are spending billions on weapons, fighter jets, missiles, and defense systems. Their rivalry is quickly turning into one of the biggest military competitions in Africa.   The roots of this conflict go back more than 50 years. When Spain left Western Sahara in 1975, Morocco claimed the territory. A separatist group called the Polisario Front began fighting for independe...

As the war in the Middle East draws increasing attention and resources from the United States, officials in Taiwan are growing concerned that China may use the moment to increase pressure on the island.   Taiwan has long been one of Asia’s most sensitive flashpoints. Beijing views the island as part of its territory and has never ruled out the use of force. Now, with Washington focused on another major conflict, Taipei fears the regi...