The Geopolitics & Regions category examines how global and regional dynamics shape defense and security. It covers military strategies, regional conflicts, shifting alliances, and security architectures in areas such as Eastern Europe, the Indo-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, and the Arctic. This section highlights the intersection of politics, defense policy, and technology, providing context for how regional developments influence global military balance and future conflict scenarios.
Milivox analysis: Iran’s announcement to rebuild its nuclear sites “stronger than before” signals a hardened posture in the face of sabotage and international pressure. This move has significant implications for...
Milivox analysis: The newly signed Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between the Philippines and Canada marks a significant expansion of Canada’s military footprint in the Indo-Pacific. It reflects Manila’s broader strategy...
During a recent Senate Armed Services Committee hearing, the nominee to lead U.S. Strategic Command (STRATCOM), Air Force Gen. Stephen Whiting, emphasized the need for more B-21 Raider bombers and...
The Trump administration’s approach to nuclear weapons marked a significant departure from previous U.S. strategic doctrine. With a focus on expanding the role of nuclear weapons in national defense and...
A groundbreaking study using satellite-based inversion modeling has revealed dramatic reductions in nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions across Ukraine during the first year of Russia’s full-scale invasion. Leveraging data from the...
Amid escalating military-technological competition between the United States and China, a planned meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and former U.S. President Donald Trump is set to include “in-depth” discussions...
TerraPower’s 345 MWe Natrium reactor—a next-generation advanced nuclear system backed by Bill Gates—has cleared a critical regulatory hurdle in the United States. The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) has completed...
In a high-profile demonstration of strategic reach and deterrence signaling, a U.S. Air Force B-52H Stratofortress conducted a long-range flight near Venezuelan airspace in early October 2025. The mission—executed under...
Japan’s newly appointed Prime Minister Fumio Kishida is reportedly planning to accelerate the country’s defense spending trajectory in order to reach the benchmark of 2% of GDP sooner than previously...
In a significant shift toward bolstering NATO’s northern flank, Germany has announced plans to base naval assets—including warships, submarines, and long-range reconnaissance aircraft—in Iceland. The move underscores Berlin’s increasing focus...
