(2025-10-01). The Gulf Cooperation Council, NATO, and the Collapse of Collective Security. juancole.com San Marcos, Ca. (Special to Informed Comment; Feature) — Within the span of 24 hours in early September, Russia deployed drones into Polish airspace, and Israel launched an aerial attack in Doha, Qatar. Although few commentaries were made connecting the two events, both states deployed airpower to regional collective security organizations, specifically the Gulf Cooperation …
(2025-10-01). Experts from Russia and Vietnam Discuss Prospects for Development of Bilateral Relations. russiancouncil.ru On September 29, 2025, the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) hosted a round table entitled "Russia and Vietnam in the face of growing competition in the Asia-Pacific region and Eurasia: Points of Convergence."
(2025-10-01). Europe's Drone Crisis: Can the Wall Stop Chaos Until Ukraine Wins? thinktank.pk Europe's eastern borders are buzzing with urgency. The European Union has kicked off its ambitious "Drone Wall" project, a network of sensors and interceptors designed to counter escalating Russian airspace violations. With recent drone swarms over Poland, airport shutdowns in Denmark, and fighter jet incursions in Estonia, the question on everyone's mind is clear: Can …
(2025-10-01). Afghanistan's internet blackout sparks concern, Taliban denial. scmp.com The Taliban government on Wednesday rejected reports of a nationwide internet ban in Afghanistan, saying old fibre optic cables are worn out and are being replaced. | The announcement was the Taliban's first public statement on a communications blackout that has disrupted banking, commerce and aviation. | Several provinces last month confirmed an internet shutdown because of a decree from the Taliban leader Hibatullah Akhundzada to combat immorality.
(2025-10-01). Trump's Pentagon chief outlines vision for US military. geo.tv 
US Army soldiers from B Company wait in a staging area before boarding a transport plane bound for Europe on a deployment launched in response to the invasion of Ukraine by Russia, at Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, Georgia, US, March 11, 2022. — Reuters
(2025-10-01). Trump addresses top military brass at Quantico, highlights global strategy. albawaba.com ALBAWABA- U.S. President Donald Trump convened a high-profile summit at Marine Corps Base Quantico today, addressing over 300 senior military leaders, including generals and admirals, in a rare gathering organized by War Secretary Pete Hegseth. The meeting, called on short notice, comes amid escalating global tensions, including Russia's drone attacks on Kyiv and growing instability in the Taiwan Strait.During the session, Trump outlined a comprehensive military strategy, focusing on enhancing U.S. readiness, countering China's naval expansion, and coordinating potential long-range missile support to Ukraine. Pre…