China Reverts to Aggressive Stance in the South China Sea

Posted by Matt in February 22nd, 2010 | no comment

Published in China, Aggressive Stance, Center Dr, Dr Richard, Epoch Times, Henry L Stimson, Henry L Stimson Center, Maritime Issues, Military Action, Neighbors, Regard, Richard Cronin, South China Sea, Territorial Claims

“Especially in the South China Sea, China has become increasingly assertive—even provocative—towards its neighbors in regard to maritime issues,” said Dr. Richard Cronin, Henry L. Stimson Center. Dr. Cronin testified that it appears that China is switching back to its pre-1995 stance when it takes up military action to back up its territorial claims in [...]

S.Korea’s Military Capability ‘Inadequate’

Posted by Matt in January 28th, 2010 | no comment

Published in Koreas, Bruce Bennett, Catastrophic, Chosun Ilbo, Collapse, Daily News, Face, invasion, Korean People, Military Action, Military Capabilities, Military Capability, Modernization, North-Korea, Policy Analyst, Rand Corporation, Regime, South-Korea

This is South Korea’s problem, so why should we care? I certainly wouldn’t lift a finger to help the South Korean people if North Korea invades.
An American academic says South Korea’s military capabilities are inadequate to handle a North Korean invasion or other North Korean military action or regime collapse there. In an article entitled [...]

The Rome-Tehran Axis – WSJ.com

Posted by Matt in January 14th, 2010 | no comment

Published in Europe, Iran, axis, Business Interests, diplomacy, Foreign Minister, Franco Frattini, International Outrage, Iranian Regime, Islamic Republic, Italian Companies, Italian Foreign, Lucrative Business, Military Action, National Pride, Nuclear Programs, Nuclear Weapons Program, rome, sanctions, tehran, Western Nation, Wsj

Italian companies—with Rome’s backing—have equipped Iran’s military and contributed to the regime’s satellite and possibly nuclear programs.
When it comes to appeasing the Islamic Republic, no other Western nation has stooped lower than Italy. Amid the international outrage over the Iranian regime’s brutalization of its own people, Italian Foreign Minister Franco Frattini warned Europe “must not [...]

People Predict Military Action in Iran in 2010s: Angus Reid Global Monitor

Posted by Matt in December 29th, 2009 | no comment

Published in Forecasts, Angus Reid, Canadians, Citizens, Countries, Iran, Military Action, Military Intervention, Next Decade, North-Korea, People, poll, Public Opinion, Respondents, Russian Government, Sizeable Proportion, Vladimir Putin

Citizens in three countries foresee a U.S.-backed military intervention in Iran in the next decade, according to a poll by Angus Reid Public Opinion. 58 per cent of respondents in Britain, 56 per cent of Canadians and 54 per cent of Americans regard this as a likely possibility.
In addition, a sizeable proportion of people in [...]

DEBKAfile – Obama gives Iran another year’s grace for nuclear dialogue

Posted by Matt in December 19th, 2009 | 1 comment

Published in Iran, Israel, Binyamin Netanyahu, Debkafile, Dialogue, diplomacy, Iran Nuclear, Israel, Israeli Prime Minister, Military Action, Nuclear Facilities, Obama, Patience, Running, sanctions, Six Months, Smokescreen, Washington Sources, White House

It looks like Israel will not attack Iran until at least mid-2010 based on a promise by Israeli prime minister Binyamin Netanyahu.
DEBKAfile’s Washington sources disclose Saturday, Dec. 19 that official US warnings that Washington’s patience is running out and tough sanctions are imminent are no more than a smokescreen for three major steps embarked on [...]

Hamas Says Will Unite With Iran if Israel Attacks – NYTimes.com

Posted by Matt in December 15th, 2009 | no comment

Published in Iran, Israel, Middle East, Act, Allies, Ambition, Atomic Bomb, diplomacy, Electricity, Few Days, Hamas, hezbollah, Israel, Khaled Meshaal, Militant Groups, Military Action, Military Agreement, Nuclear Power, Palestinian Hamas, Security Analysts, Syria And Iran, tehran, Zionist Regime

A few days ago Syria and Iran signed a strategic military agreement whereby they will act together against the “zionist regime’s threat.”
Now Hamas has pledged to help Iran should Israel attack.
Islamist militant groups will fight alongside Iran if the country is attacked by Israel, exiled Hamas leader Khaled Meshaal said on Tuesday.
Israel has [...]

Why More Favor War in Iran While Support for the Afghan Effort is Dropping – Jodie Allen (usnews.com)

Posted by Matt in November 23rd, 2009 | no comment

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Yet even as enthusiasm for involvement in Afghanistan faded, an October Pew Research survey, found that by a substantial 61 percent to 24 percent margin, Americans said that it is more important to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons than to avoid a military conflict with that country. True, the survey also found hefty support [...]

U.S. and Israel prepare for military action against Iran

Posted by Matt in October 31st, 2009 | no comment

Published in Iran, Israel, Ballistic Missile, Global Intelligence, Iran Nuclear, Israel Military, Israeli Officials, Legitimate Threats, Military Action, Military Exercises, Military Option, Missing In Action, moscow, Nuclear Program, Personal Messages, Psychological Warfare, Strategic Petroleum Reserve, Strategic Petroleum Reserve Spr, Taking Steps, Time Of War, War Preparations, Western Allies

I do not believe that the U.S. and/or Israel are preparing for military action against Iran. This is probably psychological warfare.
I expect that we have more time (a couple of years) before Israel alone takes action. The U.S. will be missing in action.
Yet, change might be in the air because, according to STRATFOR global intelligence, [...]

EDITORIAL: Getting ready for the Islamic bomb – Washington Times

Posted by Matt in October 29th, 2009 | 3 comments

Published in Middle East, War, Conflict, Consequences, Editorial, Goodwill Tour, Hostile Neighbors, Islamic Bomb, Israel, Israeli Attack, Leadership, Middle East, Mideast War Israel, Military Action, Nuclear Program, Nuclear Threats, Obama, Secretary Of State, United States, Washington Times, White House

The White House should prepare for a new Mideast war
Israel has consistently taken military action against nuclear threats from their hostile neighbors. An Israeli attack on the Iranian nuclear program will have significant consequences for the region, and Washington will be required to demonstrate strong leadership.
The coming conflict will require more than another [...]

China Vs. India: Will Rivalry Lead to War? – TIME

Posted by Matt in October 24th, 2009 | no comment

Published in China, India, Border Town, Dalai Lama, Harsh Words, Hostility, Indian Leader, Indian Prime Minister, Kashmir, Manmohan, Manmohan Singh, Military Action, New Delhi, Power Plant, Provocation, rivalry, Security Analyses, Thrust, Tibet, Tibetan Buddhist Monastery, Time India, War Time

India and China have never been close, but of late they have become engaged in increasingly sharp rounds of diplomatic thrust and parry. In September, India signaled its approval of a planned visit by the Dalai Lama to the border town of Tawang, the site of a famous Tibetan Buddhist monastery — a move that [...]