In the West Bank, Israeli settler attacks on Palestinians during olive harvests have reached record levels, with over 260 incidents in a month and 1,500 in a year. The UN denounces the impunity of the aggressors, criticizing the Israeli army and warning about Palestinian stability and economy.
Thailandia y Camboya tienen una disputa fronteriza histórica y reciente. Una mina anti-persona hirió a cuatro soldados tailandeses, suspendiendo un cese al fuego.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine persists, with the Russian army pressing in Pokrovsk and other fronts. Despite the occupation of 19% of Ukrainian territory, Ukraine shows determination to resist. Sanctions on Russia and financial support from the European Union could strengthen Ukraine. The increase in Ukraine’s attack capacity against targets in Russia impacts militarily and economically. It is crucial to maintain pressure on Russia to achieve an end to the conflict.
Russian military thinkers use non-military and indirect military measures, such as disinformation and cyberattacks, to achieve strategic objectives and prepare the battlefield. Europe must better understand Russian thinking, share information, reduce the grey area and innovate to counter these activities. Western policies, although with efforts from the EU and NATO, remain defensive and reactive.
The article presents a new set of data on US Foreign Military Sales since 2008, analyzing global trends in volumes and types of equipment, highlighting purchasing countries, specific equipment, financial values, associated contractors, and additional services. The FMS program is explored as the primary instrument for transferring military equipment abroad. Military sales in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, the Americas, and Africa are examined, detailing the sale of high-value equipment.
