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- Hezbollah leader tells US ‘your fleets will not scare us: The leader of Lebanon’s Hezbollah has warned of possible escalation as his militia engages in cross-border fighting with Israel. In his first speech since the outbreak of the war, Hassan Nasrallah said all options on the Lebanese front were open and the group was “ready for all possibilities” – as well as for US warships. (Source: Sky News)
- Pakistan’s Political Discourse: Rage and Helplessness: Pakistan’s political discourse is increasingly defined by anger and rage, fueled by real and perceived injustices at home and abroad, as well as the country’s growing dependence on foreign donors. Husain Haqqani, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, argues in a recent article that Pakistan must analyze itself and go beyond emotions to find solutions. (Source: Husain Haqqani,” Hudson Institute)
- Indian Army Studies Classics for Contemporary Warfare: The Indian Army has launched a new project to study and apply the lessons of ancient Indian classics like Kautilya’s Arthashastra and Thiruvalluvar’s Thirukkural to contemporary warfare. The project, called “Project Udbhav,” aims to prepare the officer corps with a better understanding of military intelligence, psychological warfare, and strategic thought. (Source: Harsh Pant, Observer Research Foundation)
- Blinken in Israel to Discuss Gaza’s Post-War Plans: US Secretary of State Tony Blinken is visiting Israel to discuss Gaza’s post-war plans. The US has ruled out calling for a long-term ceasefire, but is seeking temporary “humanitarian pauses” to maintain international support for the Israeli operation. Meanwhile, the Israeli military has finished encircling Gaza City as part of its ground operation. (Source: Barak Ravid, ” Axios.)
- Ukraine’s Counteroffensive Stalemated, Says Commander-in-Chief: Ukraine’s counteroffensive against Russia has reached a stalemate, according to the Commander-in-Chief of Ukraine’s armed forces. This assessment diverges from previous, more positive ones offered by Ukrainian and US officials. (Source: Ivana Saric, Axios,)
- China’s Military Ambitions: Regional, Not Global: China’s military ambitions are not global but regional, primarily targeting the US, Philippines, and Japan in the Indo-Pacific, argues Bethany Ebrahimian, a national security reporter for Axios. Becoming Asia’s dominant military power would support its bid to be the center of regional trade and influence. (Source: Bethany Ebrahimian, Axios.)
