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  • New security assistance package for Ukraine announced June 2, 2023
    The Defense Department announced an additional security assistance package for Ukraine May 31, 2023, that contains key capabilities to arm... Read Story The post New security assistance package for Ukraine announced appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
  • USAF starts B-52 Stratofortress radar modernization June 1, 2023
    A U.S. Air Force Reserve B-52 Stratofortress from the 307th Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, La., arrived at a... Read Story The post USAF starts B-52 Stratofortress radar modernization appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
  • 75 years of ‘Flags In’ at Arlington National Cemetery May 31, 2023
    An honored tradition. Soldiers assigned to the 3rd U.S. Infantry Regiment, known as “The Old Guard,” and other service members... Read Story The post 75 years of ‘Flags In’ at Arlington National Cemetery appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
  • Biden, Austin honor fallen service members during Memorial Day ceremonies May 31, 2023
    President Joe Biden called on the nation to honor the sacrifices of fallen service members by keeping the flame of... Read Story The post Biden, Austin honor fallen service members during Memorial Day ceremonies appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
  • On This Date May 27, 2023
    May 27, 1943: The final GM A-1 drone flew for 80 minutes. Although U.S. Army Air Force officials deemed the... Read Story The post On This Date appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
  • Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. CQ Brown, nominated to head Joint Chiefs May 25, 2023
    President Joe Biden has nominated the current U.S. Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. CQ Brown, to be the next... Read Story The post Air Force Chief of Staff, Gen. CQ Brown, nominated to head Joint Chiefs appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
  • US and NATO troops execute combined exercise to expand battle group in Poland May 25, 2023
    BEMOWO PISKIE, Poland—U.S. Army Europe and Africa’s V Corps and NATO’s Multinational Corps Northeast, along with allies and partners, will conduct exercise Griffin... Read Story The post US and NATO troops execute combined exercise to expand battle group in Poland appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
  • F-16 training, aircraft, to fill Ukraine’s mid-term, long-term defense needs May 24, 2023
    Last week in Japan during a meeting of G7 leaders, including those from Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the... Read Story The post F-16 training, aircraft, to fill Ukraine’s mid-term, long-term defense needs appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
  • AFWERX announces new mantra, mission, vision statements May 23, 2023
    AFWERX leadership announced a new mantra, mission and vision statement to its Airmen and Guardians in a virtual all-call May... Read Story The post AFWERX announces new mantra, mission, vision statements appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.
  • On this date May 20, 2023
    May 20, 1941: The North American Aviation XP-51, with company test pilot Robert Creed Chilton at the controls, made its... Read Story The post On this date appeared first on Aerotech News & Review.

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  • China would gain swift air superiority over Taiwan, US leaks show April 19, 2023
    DefenceTalkChina would probably gain air superiority very quickly in any attack on Taiwan, something Russia crucially failed to do in its invasion of Ukraine last year, leaked US intelligence documents show, according to media reports Saturday. The classified documents, allegedly leaked by a US national guardsman in the worst US security breach in a decade, […]
  • China sends warships and aircraft around Taiwan for second day April 8, 2023
    DefenceTalkChina sent warships and aircraft near Taiwan for a second day on Friday and insisted the island remains “an inseparable part of China”, after President Tsai Ing-wen angered Beijing by meeting with US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Three Chinese warships sailed in waters surrounding the self-ruled island, while a fighter jet and an anti-submarine helicopter […]
  • Japan changes rules to allow aid to foreign militaries April 6, 2023
    DefenceTalkJapan will begin offering aid to the militaries of “like-minded countries” under new rules announced Wednesday, as Tokyo builds a more proactive defence strategy to address growing regional threats. The new framework will be separate from other types of aid offered by Japan, and will specifically target “enhancing the security and deterrence capabilities of like-minded […]
  • TikTok hit with UK fine, Australia government ban April 6, 2023
    DefenceTalkTikTok was dealt fresh setbacks Tuesday as Australia joined a list of Western nations banning the Chinese-owned apps from government devices and Britain fined it for allowing children under 13 to use the social media platform. The popular video-sharing app has come under growing pressure in Western countries, with the United States urging TikTok to […]
  • Long NATO delay spells trouble for Sweden and alliance: experts April 6, 2023
    DefenceTalkWhile Finland Tuesday became a full NATO member, Sweden’s membership bid remains blocked, an “embarrassing” delay if short-lived but which could make Sweden more vulnerable and create problems within NATO if it drags on, experts told AFP. Finland became the 31st member of the military alliance after securing the last two ratifications needed from Hungary […]
  • Russia says fired anti-ship missiles at mock target in Sea of Japan March 28, 2023
    DefenceTalkRussia’s defence ministry said Tuesday that its navy had fired test anti-ship missiles at mock targets in the Sea of Japan during military exercises. Russia’s Pacific Fleet drills came a week after Tokyo’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited Ukraine. Moscow holds regular drills off its Far East coast, but Tokyo said these were “increasing” and […]
  • Lockheed Developing Long Range Maneuverable Fires Missile For US Army March 28, 2023
    DefenceTalkThe U.S. Army’s Aviation and Missile Center has selected Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) to develop an advanced propulsion Long Range Maneuverable Fires (LRMF) missile. The missile can be fired from existing Army launchers to defeat distant threats at ranges that significantly exceed those of the PrSM baseline. “Lockheed Martin is partnering with the U.S. Army […]
  • Germany delivers Leopard tanks to Ukraine March 28, 2023
    DefenceTalkGermany has delivered promised Leopard battle tanks to Ukraine, Chancellor Olaf Scholz said on Monday, providing Kyiv with much-needed heavy weaponry against Russia. The delivery of what Scholz said were “very modern” German-made battle tanks comes some two months after Berlin finally gave the green light for them to be sent. Ukraine has appealed to […]
  • Kremlin says won’t change plans on Belarus nuclear weapons March 27, 2023
    DefenceTalkThe Kremlin on Monday said Western criticism would not change plans announced by President Vladimir Putin to deploy tactical nuclear weapons in neighboring Belarus. The West condemned Putin’s weekend announcement on placing the weapons in EU and NATO-bordering Belarus, triggering calls for new sanctions on Moscow. Ukraine said it was seeking an emergency meeting of […]
  • North Korea says it tested new underwater nuclear attack ‘drone’ March 24, 2023
    DefenceTalkNorth Korea claimed Friday it had tested an underwater nuclear attack drone able to unleash a “radioactive tsunami”, as it blamed recent US-South Korea exercises for a deteriorating regional security situation. Pyongyang carried out military drills of its own in response this week, the official Korean Central News Agency said, including test-firing a new nuclear-capable […]

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  • Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) Downgraded by The Goldman Sachs Group to Neutral June 2, 2023
    The Goldman Sachs Group downgraded shares of Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP – Get Rating) from a buy rating to a neutral rating in a report released on Thursday morning, The Fly reports. They currently have $82.00 price objective on the stock, down from their prior price objective of $155.00. Several other analysts have also recently […]
  • Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) Given New $75.00 Price Target at UBS Group June 2, 2023
    Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP – Get Rating) had its price target lowered by UBS Group from $132.00 to $75.00 in a research report report published on Thursday, The Fly reports. Other analysts have also issued research reports about the company. Wedbush reduced their price objective on Advance Auto Parts from $145.00 to $115.00 in a […]
  • Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) Given New $76.00 Price Target at Citigroup June 2, 2023
    Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP – Get Rating) had its price objective decreased by Citigroup from $126.00 to $76.00 in a research note published on Thursday morning, The Fly reports. Several other equities analysts have also issued reports on the company. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered Advance Auto Parts from a buy rating to a neutral […]
  • Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP) Price Target Cut to $80.00 by Analysts at Morgan Stanley June 2, 2023
    Advance Auto Parts (NYSE:AAP – Get Rating) had its target price reduced by Morgan Stanley from $130.00 to $80.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday morning, The Fly reports. Other research analysts have also recently issued reports about the company. Argus cut Advance Auto Parts from a buy rating to a hold […]
  • HRT Financial LP Acquires 6,371 Shares of Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBSH) June 2, 2023
    HRT Financial LP grew its holdings in Commerce Bancshares, Inc. (NASDAQ:CBSH – Get Rating) by 93.1% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 13,215 shares of the financial services provider’s stock after acquiring an additional 6,371 shares during the quarter. HRT […]
  • Advisor Group Holdings Inc. Grows Stake in BILL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BILL) June 2, 2023
    Advisor Group Holdings Inc. raised its stake in BILL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BILL – Get Rating) by 0.7% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund owned 41,150 shares of the company’s stock after acquiring an additional 298 shares during the […]
  • Franklin Resources Inc. Decreases Position in Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ) June 2, 2023
    Franklin Resources Inc. trimmed its position in Cousins Properties Incorporated (NYSE:CUZ – Get Rating) by 5.5% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 315,965 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 18,514 shares during the quarter. Franklin Resources Inc. […]
  • PNC Financial Services Group Inc. Cuts Position in Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ:DIOD) June 2, 2023
    PNC Financial Services Group Inc. lessened its holdings in Diodes Incorporated (NASDAQ:DIOD – Get Rating) by 2.6% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent 13F filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 8,647 shares of the semiconductor company’s stock after selling 235 shares during the period. […]
  • Germaine Cota Sells 785 Shares of BILL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BILL) Stock June 2, 2023
    BILL Holdings, Inc. (NYSE:BILL – Get Rating) SVP Germaine Cota sold 785 shares of BILL stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 30th. The stock was sold at an average price of $99.07, for a total value of $77,769.95. Following the completion of the sale, the senior vice president now owns 3,024 shares in the […]
  • Crescent Energy (NYSE:CRGY) Shares Bought by First Trust Advisors LP June 2, 2023
    First Trust Advisors LP raised its holdings in Crescent Energy (NYSE:CRGY – Get Rating) by 71.8% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 205,031 shares of the company’s stock after purchasing an additional 85,656 shares during the quarter. First Trust Advisors […]
  • O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC Purchases New Position in Golden Ocean Group Limited (NASDAQ:GOGL) June 2, 2023
    O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC acquired a new stake in Golden Ocean Group Limited (NASDAQ:GOGL – Get Rating) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The fund acquired 28,528 shares of the shipping company’s stock, valued at approximately $248,000. Other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also bought […]
  • O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC Makes New $238,000 Investment in Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL) June 2, 2023
    O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC bought a new stake in Xylem Inc. (NYSE:XYL – Get Rating) during the 4th quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 2,156 shares of the industrial products company’s stock, valued at approximately $238,000. A number of other institutional investors have also […]
  • Britt J. Vitalone Sells 983 Shares of McKesson Co. (NYSE:MCK) Stock June 2, 2023
    McKesson Co. (NYSE:MCK – Get Rating) CFO Britt J. Vitalone sold 983 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, May 26th. The shares were sold at an average price of $394.38, for a total value of $387,675.54. Following the sale, the chief financial officer now directly owns 30,563 shares in the company, valued […]
  • NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP) Shares Sold by O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC June 2, 2023
    O Shaughnessy Asset Management LLC reduced its stake in shares of NetApp, Inc. (NASDAQ:NTAP – Get Rating) by 16.5% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 4,666 shares of the data storage provider’s stock after selling 923 shares during […]
  • CoreCap Advisors LLC Invests $46,000 in Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG) June 2, 2023
    CoreCap Advisors LLC purchased a new position in shares of Plug Power Inc. (NASDAQ:PLUG – Get Rating) in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor purchased 3,708 shares of the electronics maker’s stock, valued at approximately $46,000. Several other large investors also recently made […]
  • Victory Capital Management Inc. Sells 33,386 Shares of MasTec, Inc. (NYSE:MTZ) June 2, 2023
    Victory Capital Management Inc. trimmed its stake in shares of MasTec, Inc. (NYSE:MTZ – Get Rating) by 72.4% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the SEC. The firm owned 12,719 shares of the construction company’s stock after selling 33,386 shares during the quarter. Victory Capital Management Inc.’s […]
  • ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:BITO) Shares Gap Down to $16.12 June 2, 2023
    ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF (NYSEARCA:BITO – Get Rating)’s share price gapped down before the market opened on Wednesday . The stock had previously closed at $16.12, but opened at $15.66. ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF shares last traded at $15.70, with a volume of 601,115 shares. ProShares Bitcoin Strategy ETF Stock Performance The company has a […]
  • N-able (NYSE:NABL) Sees Strong Trading Volume June 2, 2023
    Shares of N-able, Inc. (NYSE:NABL – Get Rating) saw unusually-high trading volume on Wednesday . Approximately 359,614 shares were traded during trading, a decline of 37% from the previous session’s volume of 575,223 shares.The stock last traded at $14.36 and had previously closed at $14.22. Analyst Ratings Changes Several research analysts have commented on NABL […]
  • William Mariner Greenman Sells 1,155 Shares of Chinook Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:KDNY) Stock June 2, 2023
    Chinook Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ:KDNY – Get Rating) Director William Mariner Greenman sold 1,155 shares of the firm’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, May 30th. The shares were sold at an average price of $23.30, for a total value of $26,911.50. Following the completion of the sale, the director now owns 23,643 shares of the […]
  • Neil Rinaldi Buys 1,000,000 Shares of Blue Star Helium Limited (ASX:BNL) Stock June 2, 2023
    Blue Star Helium Limited (ASX:BNL – Get Rating) insider Neil Rinaldi purchased 1,000,000 shares of Blue Star Helium stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, May 29th. The shares were bought at an average cost of A$0.03 ($0.02) per share, with a total value of A$26,000.00 ($16,993.46). Blue Star Helium Stock Performance Blue Star […]

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  • Boeing awarded $200m contract to support F/A-18E/F aircraft production June 2, 2023
    US Navy's contract modification with Boeing signals long-term support for F/A-18E/F aircraft amidst future programme development. The post Boeing awarded $200m contract to support F/A-18E/F aircraft production appeared first on Naval Technology.
  • USS Oregon attack submarine receives post-delivery servicing June 2, 2023
    The Block IV Virginia-class attack submarine was recently delivered to the US Navy, and the platform will now undergo servicing. The post USS Oregon attack submarine receives post-delivery servicing appeared first on Naval Technology.
  • Canada announces latest investment into Coast Guard fleet June 2, 2023
    Although a civil maritime organisation, the CCG can be tasked to assist the Royal Canadian Navy on operations or training, with more than 100 vessels in its fleet. The post Canada announces latest investment into Coast Guard fleet appeared first on Naval Technology.
  • Kraken Robotics enters Asia-Pacific market with Katfish mine hunting solution June 2, 2023
    After a demonstration of the mine hunting system in Q1, the company will deliver the asset to a large Asia-Pacific navy. The post Kraken Robotics enters Asia-Pacific market with Katfish mine hunting solution appeared first on Naval Technology.
  • US Pentagon integrates directed-energy air defence systems June 1, 2023
    The Pentagon plans to integrate directed-energy weapon systems across the entire US armed forces. The post US Pentagon integrates directed-energy air defence systems appeared first on Naval Technology.
  • Brazil strengthens defence and prioritises internal security June 1, 2023
    Brazil's armed forces are actively undertaking various modernisation projects, including upgrading armoured vehicles and expanding its order of fighter jets. The post Brazil strengthens defence and prioritises internal security appeared first on Naval Technology.
  • Boeing’s Canadian partnership positions P-8 well for CMMA May 31, 2023
    Boeing aims to leverage its more than 100-year relationship with Canada to collaborate with industry partners and expand investments in the country. The post Boeing’s Canadian partnership positions P-8 well for CMMA appeared first on Naval Technology.
  • Royal Navy embraces the metaverse in Project Selborne submarine training May 31, 2023
    The VR training solution to be provided will be able to be scaled as required and reconfigured to replicate different classes of submarine. The post Royal Navy embraces the metaverse in Project Selborne submarine training appeared first on Naval Technology.
  • Israel’s missile defence system leads the defence market May 31, 2023
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  • Egyptian Naval Forces host commanders of Saudi and Qatari Naval Forces May 30, 2023
    The meetings at the Egyptian Naval Forces headquarters in Alexandria focused on exploring common interests, coordinating efforts, and fostering military cooperation between the respective naval forces. The post Egyptian Naval Forces host commanders of Saudi and Qatari Naval Forces appeared first on Naval Technology.

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  • What the Ukrainian Armed Forces Need to Do to Win  June 2, 2023
    Our instructors were training a Ukrainian national guard unit near the Moldovan border. When we arrived at the range, a Ukrainian unit was already on the range throwing hand grenades in an open field less than 200 meters from us, then just dropping to the ground and watching them explode without any cover. These soldiers […]
  • The Ebb and Flow of Russian Military Power June 2, 2023
    On this special edition podcast, listeners will get to hear the first 20 minutes of Mike Kofman’s members-only podcast, The Russia Contingency. Mike spoke last week with William C. Wohlforth, a faculty member in Dartmouth College’s department of government about Russia, its role in the world and American power in Europe. The 45-minute conversation explored […]
  • Prove It Before You Use It: Nuclear Retaliation Under Uncertainty June 1, 2023
    It is 2028, and the United States Space Force’s early warning radar modernization is complete. Technical Sergeant Jack Nichols works at Buckley Space Force Base operating systems that detect and assess ballistic missile threats against the United States and Canada. Since arriving at the Colorado base, Nichols has experienced his share of false alarms. However, […]
  • A Defense Pact Will Not Upgrade U.S.-Saudi Security Relations May 31, 2023
    Political resets between adversaries or friends who have drifted apart require political will and viable strategies on both sides. After years of strain, both U.S. and Saudi leaders have now stated that they want stronger relations. Washington and Riyadh also seem to have identified a path forward: If Saudi Arabia normalizes its ties with Israel, […]
  • In Brief: The Fentanyl Crisis May 31, 2023
    A lot happens every day. Alliances shift, leaders change, and conflicts erupt. With In Brief, we’ll help you make sense of it all. Each week, experts will dig deep on a single issue happening in the world to help you better understand it. *** Fentanyl and other opioids trafficked into the United States are currently […]
  • Ukraine’s Offensive and its Meaning for the War May 30, 2023
    Following Russia’s failed winter offensive, Ukraine appears to be preparing for its planned counter-offensive. Ryan sat down with Mike Kofman to discuss the state of Russia’s armed forces, the current state of the Western-led effort to train and equip Ukrainian forces and the latest from the battle for Bakhmut. The conversation also touched on the […]
  • China and the Alliance Allergy of Rising Powers May 30, 2023
    The outcomes of two recent high-profile summit meetings exposed the yawning gap in U.S. and Chinese leaders’ attitudes toward military alliances. On March 13, U.S. President Joe Biden met British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese in San Diego to formalize the trilateral AUKUS partnership. AUKUS considerably deepens America’s existing alliances […]
  • A Reflection on How We Mark Memorial Day May 29, 2023
    Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in 2014. Today, after writing this, I’ll walk to Swiss Cottage station, take the Jubilee line to Bond Street, and head east on the Central line from there. I’ll emerge from London’s labyrinthine underground network in the shadow of the towering dome of St. Paul’s Cathedral. Once inside, […]
  • The Art of Supply Chain Interdiction: To Win Without Fighting May 26, 2023
    The U.S. Army looked on with apprehension as small and cheap drone weapons proliferated within the ranks of insurgents in the Middle East. In response to drone proliferation and growing risks posed to U.S. ground forces, the U.S. Army tasked the Asymmetric Warfare Group, and later the Threat Systems Management Office, to procure similar drones […]
  • Tempting Turmoil in Sudan: How Chadian Rebels in Sudan’s Conflict Would Further Regional Instability May 25, 2023
    Two years ago, Mahamat Mahadi Ali, better known as “Mahadi,” the rebel leader of the Front for Change and Concord in Chad, led a 600-mile incursion across the Sahara into Chadian territory from his oasis in southern Libya. Close to a thousand of his fighters braved the Sahara’s scorching sands with weapons and vehicles obtained […]
  • In Brief: After Elections, What’s Next For Thailand? May 24, 2023
    A lot happens every day. Alliances shift, leaders change, and conflicts erupt. With In Brief, we’ll help you make sense of it all. Each week, experts will dig deep on a single issue happening in the world to help you better understand it. *** On May 14, 2023, people in Thailand voted overwhelmingly for an […]
  • A Pirouette, Not A Pivot May 24, 2023
    Recep Tayyip Erdogan now appears certain to be elected Turkey’s next president. His victory will have profound and predictable effects on Turkey’s relationship with the United States. The two countries were already in the process of decoupling, and Erdogan’s re-election will hasten this decade-long process.  In both the United States and Turkey, political and national […]
  • A Note of Caution: How Sanctions Can Undermine U.S. Interests May 23, 2023
    Agathe Demarais, Backfire: How Sanctions Reshape the World Against U.S. Interests (New York: Columbia University Press, 2022). In the dead of night on January 29, 2018, the Department of the Treasury published a list of senior political figures and oligarchs in Russia on a U.S. government website. With just 11 minutes to spare before a congressional […]
  • What Washington Gets Wrong About Deterrence May 22, 2023
    Ever since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine almost 15 months ago, two camps have consistently opposed American military aid. Unsurprisingly, there are the traditional anti-war activists and “restraint” advocates who opposed most American military involvement in foreign wars. While these groups generally condemn Russian aggression, they note that Russia did not directly attack the United States. […]
  • Why Erdogan Wins May 19, 2023
    This week, Ryan sat down at a cafe in Washington, D.C., with Hümeyra Pamuk and Nicholas Danforth to discuss the results of Turkey’s May 14 election. They talked about the nature of President Erdogan’s rule, the roots of his political longevity and what these elections mean for Turkey’s future. Image: Turkish President’s Office The post […]
  • Mid-Afternoon Map: Turkey and the World May 19, 2023
    Welcome to Mid-Afternoon Map, our exclusive members-only newsletter that provides a cartographic perspective on current events, geopolitics, and history from the Caucasus to the Carolinas. Subscribers can look forward to interesting takes on good maps and bad maps, beautiful maps and ugly ones — and bizarre maps whenever possible. Whether confidently bridging East and West or […]
  • Ending Germany’s Indecision-Making May 19, 2023
    On May 13, Germany announced that it would send $3 billion in military aid to Ukraine. German commentators generally welcomed the news, congratulating the chancellor for facing down his domestic critics and taking a leadership role in Europe. But for the rest of Europe — accustomed to Germany arriving late and then stealing the show […]
  • Europe Should Not Try to Go It Alone on Defense May 18, 2023
    Just over a year into Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, there is a growing sense that Europe’s reawakening on defense policy has already faltered. Germany’s much-hyped Zeitenwende, which promised a significant boost in defense spending, has so far yielded few tangible new investments in military capabilities and been overshadowed by the government’s various perceived prevarications on arming […]
  • In Brief: How Will the War in Sudan Affect Chad? May 17, 2023
    A lot happens every day. Alliances shift, leaders change, and conflicts erupt. With In Brief, we’ll help you make sense of it all. Each week, experts will dig deep on a single issue happening in the world to help you better understand it. *** Violence has gripped Sudan for over a month, since a war […]
  • Full-Spectrum Integrated Lethality? On the Promise and Peril of Buzzwords May 17, 2023
    Every few years, there seems to be a new buzzword in the national security establishment. What was once simply “deterrence” has recently become “integrated deterrence.” This follows a decades-long adjectival march through nuclear, conventional, direct, immediate, general, complex, indirect, extended, asymmetric, classical, traditional, modern, pivotal, and perfect deterrence, not to mention deterrence by denial, punishment, […]