The IDF’s evolution over the last two decades reflects a seismic shift from confronting traditional state rivals to facing non-state actors in urban warfare. This transformation has already spurred the development of cutting-edge technologies and innovative strategies. The current war in Gaza pushes the IDF to the next level.
These days mark two key anniversaries in the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Russia – a decade since the Russian incursion into the Crimean Peninsula, and two years since the invasion of Ukraine. For Ukrainians, this is the true War of Independence, while Russians see it as a historic battle to curb Western expansion eastward. Meanwhile, Americans view it as a dramatic effort to push back against the Russian-Iranian-Chinese axis.
For over 50 years, Israel has been contending with the threat of high-trajectory weapons from all its borders. Its concept of multi-layered aerial defense drove unprecedented technological achievements, and systems still in development are practically Sci-Fi stuff. Nevertheless, and despite the amazing success Israel has had in its defensive efforts, it’s important to remember that battles are won in offense
Joe Biden planned to finally end the war on terror and focus on the growing Chinese threat to American hegemony. But reality hit again and again: the hasty withdrawal from Afghanistan weakened the US deterrence, and Russia’s assault on Ukraine, boosted by the Russia-Iran-China alliance, dealt a severe blow to the US. Then October 7th came and Biden immediately stood by Israel, risking entanglement in a conflict the US has a lot at stake
Hollywood has already survived the technological developments that threatened to destroy its industry. A lesser-known fact – is that Hollywood’s real lifeline comes from its huge Asian audience overseas. Not exactly the image of the all-American, white heroes shown in movies. Are we about to see more Asian main characters on the big screen?
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