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China replaces the U.S. in the Middle East
Regional / Strategy

China replaces the U.S. in the Middle East

According to CNN International, the U.S. intelligence and satellite images show that Saudi Arabia is now developing its ballistic missiles with the assistance of China. The image states that the Kingdom is now actively manufacturing its own ballistic missiles with the assistance of China to restrain Iran's nuclear ambitions, the Saudis' main regional rival.

AUKUS Sets the Details of the Cooperation Program by Early 2022
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AUKUS Sets the Details of the Cooperation Program by Early 2022

The U.S., UK and Australia have committed to finalising a work program by 2022 after delegates concluded their first AUKUS meetings at the Pentagon.

Ukraine accuses Germany of ‘blocking’ NATO weapons supplies
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Ukraine accuses Germany of ‘blocking’ NATO weapons supplies

Ukraine’s new defence minister Oleksii Reznikov has impugned Germany for obstructing the transfer of arms to Kyiv via NATO.

Saudi Arabia – Qatar Relations Back to Normalisation
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Saudi Arabia – Qatar Relations Back to Normalisation

Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman visited Doha for the first time since four years-long blockades of Qatar.

The U.S. to Station Attack Helicopter Squadron in ROK Permanently
Air Regional / Strategy

The U.S. to Station Attack Helicopter Squadron in ROK Permanently

The U.S. Army will permanently station an attack helicopter squadron in the Republic of Korea (ROK) to defend the country from China and North Korea.

NATO OSG under Greek led exercises with the Israeli navy
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NATO OSG under Greek led exercises with the Israeli navy

NATO's Operation Sea Guardian (OSG), a current task force commanded by the Greek navy, visited Haifa and practised with the Israeli navy.

Russia and China chart a course for closer military co-operation
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Russia and China chart a course for closer military co-operation

Russia’s defence minister signed a road map for greater military relations with China, citing US strategic bomber missions near both nations’ borders.

Australia Signs the AUKUS Deal
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Australia Signs the AUKUS Deal

Australia inked an agreement with the US and the UK to access sensitive nuclear submarine intelligence through their AUKUS security alliance.

Crack in West’s Crimea Policy
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Crack in West’s Crimea Policy

Bulgaria’s re-elected President Rumen Radev said, “Crimea is Russian for the time being”. Shortly after Radev’s victory at the presidential election, the U.S. voiced its “deep concern” on Monday. Radev commented on a televised debate last week.

Ukraine and U.S. are worried about Intelligence Reports indicating a Russian invasion of Ukraine
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Ukraine and U.S. are worried about Intelligence Reports indicating a Russian invasion of Ukraine

Ukraine’s military intelligence chief, Kyrylo Budanov, claimed that Russia is planning an invasion at the end of January or early February.

US Considers CAATSA According to the Country
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US Considers CAATSA According to the Country

US Assistant Secretary Karen Donfried stated that imposing CAATSA on India and Turkey due to the S-400 is “a lot of different pieces in the question.”

Turkey and UAE Seek “Rapprochement” in the Middle East
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Turkey and UAE Seek “Rapprochement” in the Middle East

UAE Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan plans to visit President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan to end the ongoing regional rivalry in the Middle East.

Russia Delivers S-400 to India
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Russia Delivers S-400 to India

Russia has begun delivering the first S-400s to India ahead of Russian President Vladimir Putin's visit early next month.

Turkey Prepares to lead NATO in East Mediterranean Sea
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Turkey Prepares to lead NATO in East Mediterranean Sea

INVITEX DOĞU AKDENIZ 2021 began in the Eastern Mediterranean with the Turkish Navy with the participation of NATO SNMG2 and SNMCMG2.