The IRGC: Iran’s Revolutionary Force and Its Global Militant Network
What the IRGC is: how Iran’s Revolutionary Guard Corps formed after 1979, what its Quds Force does, and why Western governments accuse it of backing militants.
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Report: The Declining Power of the IRGC and Its Proxy Network
Analysts and military officials say the IRGC’s ‘Axis of Resistance’ network, including Hezbollah, Hamas and the Houthis, has lost reach in the last two months.
How the European Union Is Structured: Power, Institutions, and Ongoing Reform
The European Union (EU) is one of the most complex governing systems in the world. It blends elements of a federation and a confederation, combining
China’s Undersea Mapping Push Signals Shift in Naval Warfare
China is undertaking a massive effort to map the world’s ocean floor, a campaign that analysts say could reshape the balance of power in submarine
Cuba Under Pressure: Oil Tankers Turn Away as Crisis Deepens
Cuba is facing a rapidly escalating energy and geopolitical crisis, as tightening U.S. pressure and global tensions ripple across the Caribbean—now visibly
North Korea Tests Cruise Missiles From New Destroyer
North Korea test-fired cruise missiles from a new naval destroyer, with Kim Jong Un overseeing the launch, according to state media and international reports.
German Start-Up Plans AI Data Center to Strengthen Europe’s Digital Sovereignty
A German technology start-up is planning to build a major artificial intelligence data center in Bavaria, highlighting Europe’s growing push to control its
Monkey Escape in South Carolina: A Tale of Adventure and Caution
In the small town of Yemassee, South Carolina, an unusual event unfolded that turned the local community into the backdrop of a real-life wildlife adventure.
President Biden Hosts Quad Leaders Near Wilmington to Discuss Beijing’s Influence
Wilmington, Delaware, September 22, 2024 — President Joe Biden welcomed the leaders of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue (Quad) — an influential partnership