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.
Global security seen from the Tenth Review Conference of the Parties to the Treaty on the Non-Proliferation of Nuclear Weapons
Tuesday, November 22, 2022, 17:42 (GMT+7)
Due to various contradictions and disagreements, this year’s NPT Review Conference still has numerous limitations as it ended without reaching a Joint Statement. However, the NPT remains in force and is the foundation of the international security architecture. For more than 50 years, the NPT has significantly reduced the risk of nuclear proliferation. Therefore, one of the most important tasks in this context is that the five nuclear powers commit themselves not let any conflict between nuclear states happen.
U.S. calculations in North Korean nuclear issue
Monday, September 20, 2021, 10:00 (GMT+7)
The relationship between Washington and Pyongyang has never been simple as there are considerable suspicion and mistrust between them. Despite a difficult start during Donald Trump’s presidency, the two sides made surprise moves with summits which captured global attention. However, the openness of U.S. leader did not make any further advances in the relationship between the two former foes.
Inter-Korean Summit – A chance for peace on the Korean peninsula
Monday, July 16, 2018, 11:45 (GMT+7)
On April 27th, 2018, the People’s Democratic Republic of Korea (DPRK or also known as North Korea) and the Republic of Korea (also known as South Korea) held a historic inter-Korean Summit. This is a positive move from the both sides which is highly appreciated and thought to open up an opportunity for restoring peace on this peninsula
Security implications to the region of the US deterrence policy against North Korea
Wednesday, July 26, 2017, 07:30 (GMT+7)
Recently, the US has increased military pressure on North Korea due to its recent ballistic missile tests. Such move not only proved ineffective but also caused more tension and complexity to the situation in the Korean peninsular.
Vietnam-RoK Joint Statement issued
Friday, October 03, 2014, 09:33 (GMT+7)
Vietnam and the Republic of Korea (ROK) on October 2 issued a Joint Statement during the visit to the ROK by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong from October 1-4.