The foudation of Mali – Burkina Faso – Niger Federation and influence on regional security
Tuesday, October 29, 2024, 16:21 (GMT+7)
Whether the foundation of AES will bring about much-needed security for economic development and people’s better life in the three countries and the Federation as expected or is only a domino effect remains an unanswered question.
The Party’s leadership in creating and seizing opportunities to secure victory in the August Revolution of 1945
Monday, August 19, 2024, 13:44 (GMT+7)
The swift, complete victory of the August Revolution of 1945 clearly proves the spirit and leadership talent for leading armed uprising of our Party and Ho Chi Minh. This is an invaluable experience that deserves further research and creative application to the cause of building and safeguarding the Fatherland today.
Top 10 defence, military events of the world in 2023
Friday, January 12, 2024, 08:37 (GMT+7)
The world continued to witness complex developments in 2023. While the Russia – Ukraine conflict intensified, new flashpoints arose from military coups, conflicts, local wars, and increasingly fierce strategic competition among major powers, making global security outlook further bleak. To illustrate that picture, the National Defence Journal has selected the top 10 defence, military events of the world in 2023.
Wave of coups in Africa - causes and consequences
Friday, November 17, 2023, 08:11 (GMT+7)
The two overthrows in Niger and Gabon also continued a dangerous wave of coups in Africa with many serious consequences. First of all, mutinies have weakened democratic institutions on the continent. Many civilian governments, including many elected leaders, have been overthrown by military forces, leading to political and social unrest. Coups also erode people's trust in institutions leading to increased conflict and violence, especially between groups supporting and opposing the interim government. This further complicates the already weak security situation and deepens divisions in the society.
Sudan conflict: Risks and consequences
Thursday, July 27, 2023, 10:00 (GMT+7)
According to international experts, the on-going conflict in Sudan is most probably a portent of a new civil war. If measures to de-escalate the conflict are not found, it is likely to become a multi-level game for regional and international player to pursue their own interests. Weapon systems and money will be mobilised and provided for warring factions. Foreign militaries or proxy forces will be part of the war. This will be an unexpected scenario for the region and the world.
10 notable military-defence events of the world in 2021
Thursday, January 06, 2022, 10:19 (GMT+7)
In 2021, the world situation continued to witness both negative and positive developments. COVID-19 pandemic, strategic competition, trade war, conflicts, subversion, and disputes over sovereignty and territories were extremely intense and negatively impacted on the world’s economy and social life. The following are 10 notable military-defence events selected and introduced by National Defence Journal
The U.S. “Peaceful Evolution” Strategy and Venezuela’s crisis
Wednesday, June 05, 2019, 11:06 (GMT+7)
After its “Peaceful Evolution” Strategy’s success in toppling the socialist regime in the Soviet Union and Eastern Europe, America has continued to use this strategy to remove the political regime in the countries going against Washington’s leadership role. Among those countries, Venezuela has been at the forefront of US sabotage plan
Turkey’s Operation Olive Branch and international opinion
Monday, April 30, 2018, 22:42 (GMT+7)
Turkey launched a military operation coded “Olive Branch” – a symbol of peace - on 20th January 2018. To conduct this operation, Ankara mobilized a powerful force , including 72 F-16 fighter jets, over 6,000 troops of the 1st Commando Brigade, under the 2nd Army , between 10,000-15,000 combatants of the Free Syrian Army, many tanks, artilleries and technical equipment.
New moves in the US-Iran relations
Sunday, October 01, 2017, 13:21 (GMT+7)
Alleging that Iran supported terrorism and continued to test and develop ballistic missiles, posing a threat to regional and global security, recently, the U.S. has accelerated economic sanctions and military deterrence against Iran. This has been a new move of the US government since President Donald Trump took office, making the U.S.-Iran relations more intense
The world’s political and military situation in 2016
Monday, January 09, 2017, 15:45 (GMT+7)
Dialogue and cooperation for peace, stability and development continue to be the main trend. However, differences, military conflicts, and armed races have been severe, complicated and unpredictable. Thus, the world’s political and military picture in 2016 is mixed with various tones