Winter Presents New, Dire Challenges for Afghanistan’s Women

A harsh winter has descended upon Afghanistan. Everyone who is still there is now trapped, in hiding, and cold, very cold.
Beijing’s Strategy for Global Dominance

Enlisting American governors and mayors is a clever component.
Russia amasses 175K troops on Ukraine border: War expected in January

According to the document, Moscow has “newly arrived” artillery and tanks. They have also deployed 50 battlefield tactical units.
As Russia amasses troops on Ukraine border, Belarus seeks nuclear missiles

Lukashenko told the magazine that he needed the Iskander mobile ballistic missile system, which has a range of over 300 miles and can carry either conventional or nuclear warheads.
Israel’s Shadow War Dented Iran’s Takeover of Syria, But Only Temporarily

Explosive drones likely launched by Iranian-backed militias last Wednesday night targeted the At-Tanf U.S. airbase in eastern Syria, near the Iraqi and Jordanian borders.
Daniel Pipes: As Iran Approaches a Nuclear Breakout

I find it hard to imagine that Moscow will challenge Israel over Syria, a secondary interest for it but a priority for Israel.
Russia, China hold joint military exercise for first time: A precursor to Gog-Magog War, says rabbi

Remarkably, Rabbi Shvili understands the prophet Ezekiel to foresee the War of Gog and Magog as being launched by a Russian-led coalition.
How Putin Understands the Lapid-Bennett Government

Russia’s decision to assist the Syrians in intercepting Israeli strikes on Iranian assets is a major strategic blow.
Biden Blew a Chance for a Win in his Meeting with Putin

The president believes that his Russian counterpart is eager to “make progress on shared goals” and avoid “a new Cold War.” C’mon, man, that’s malarkey!
Why Assad Crossed Obama’s Red Line

He calculated, correctly, that he could commit war crimes with impunity.