Cold war

Embracing Change in World Where Power Shifts, New Alliances Emerge

16 Dec 2024

The Middle East is a region where geopolitical dynamics can shift unexpectedly. While the Israel-Palestine conflict is often seen as emblematic of regional tensions, its duration of about a century is relatively short compared to other global conflicts. This article will explore the evolving alliances within the Middle East, the...

Israel And Iran: From Secret Allies To Bitter Enemies Amid Growing Conflict

02 Oct 2024

Iran launched 200 missiles at Israel on Tuesday, including hypersonic weapons, escalating tensions in the Middle East. While Israel vowed that Iran would "pay" for the attack, relations between the two nations were not always so hostile. Decades ago, they cooperated against a common enemy, Iraq, with support from the...

Russia Raises 2025 Defence Budget By 25%, Highest Since Cold War

30 Sep 2024

Russia is set to ramp up its defence budget by 25% in 2025, marking the highest military spending levels since the Cold War. The draft budget, submitted to the State Duma, reveals plans to allocate 13.5 trillion roubles for defence, amounting to 6.3% of the country's GDP. Record Defence Spending...

Did The Cold War Really End In 1991? Experts Don’t Agree

18 Jun 2024

The Cold War was a period after World War II from 1945 to 1991 when the United States and its allies clashed with the Soviet Union and its allies. It was marked by differences in ideology—capitalism versus communism. Both sides raced to develop nuclear weapons and compete for technological and...