Complicated calculations in the US - Iran stand-off
Wednesday, July 17, 2019, 19:13 (GMT+7)
Stemming from historical issues, particularly the US’ recent revocation from the Iran Nuclear Pact and new sanctions, the US and Iran entered a new confrontation. Their own calculations have pushed their relations to the climax of tension with the possibility of a military conflict.
10 notable defence-military events around the globe in 2018
Saturday, January 05, 2019, 06:55 (GMT+7)
In 2018, the world witnessed historic dialogues and intense strategic competition between major powers. To depict the world in 2018, the National Defence Journal would like to introduce 10 notable defence-military events
Socio-political unrest in Iran: A view from the angle of “Arab Spring”
Monday, March 26, 2018, 09:30 (GMT+7)
Recently, protests against Iranian government suddenly broke out. This represents the biggest political challenge to the Tehran administration since 2009. International public opinion is wondering about the true nature of these Arab Spring- style demonstrations.
Top 10 defence and military events over the world in 2017
Monday, January 08, 2018, 08:45 (GMT+7)
Generally, the trend of peace, cooperation and development dominated 2017. However, a lot of events did and are going to happen, making tremendous effects on different states, regions and the world at different levels. Basing on our studies, National Defence Journal has taken out “Top 10 defence and military events over the world in 2017”
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
The world’s 10 most notable defence and security events in 2015
Monday, January 25, 2016, 16:03 (GMT+7)
Over the past 1 year, despite constant air raids conducted by US-led alliance, IS has still survived and continued its crime, even exporting terrorism to many other places in the world, from Africa, Europe, America to the Southeast Asia, threatening the world security
The world’s political and military picture in 2015
Wednesday, December 30, 2015, 18:12 (GMT+7)
The world’s politics and military in 2015 is the mixture of “dark” and “light” tones. There is a breakthrough in strengthening cooperation and lessening confrontation. However, the increase in race and religious conflicts, terrorism, territorial disputes over seas and islands has still caused chaos in many regions
Iran comprehensive nuclear deal and its impacts on the world situation
Monday, August 31, 2015, 09:42 (GMT+7)
After days of intense negotiation, on July 14th 2015, Iran and the P5+1 reached a final comprehensive deal on Tehran nuclear program. This is a historic agreement, both closing one of the most challenging files in international relations and having dramatic impacts on regional and global politics
Yemeni civil war – another bad consequence of “Arab Spring”
Wednesday, July 15, 2015, 09:32 (GMT+7)
Nearly 5 years ago, socio-political changes in the Middle East and Northern Africa region led to the “Arab Spring”. However, rather than a blossom spring, it turned out to be a comprehensively political and socio-economic crisis in the region. Recently, the Yemeni civil war broke out representing another bad consequence of the “Arab Spring”.
Vietnam attends UN human rights session for first time
Monday, September 29, 2014, 13:57 (GMT+7)
Vietnam attended the 27th annual session of the United Nations Human Rights Council that wrapped up in Geneva, Switzerland on September 26, marking its first presence at the gathering since its membership last year