John B. Sheldon, Ph.D., is a veteran defense analyst and a former faculty member at the U.S. Air Force’s School of Advanced Air & Space Studies (SAASS), Maxwell AFB, Alabama. He is currently a Research Fellow at the École supérieure des sciences commerciales d’Angers (ESSCA), in Angers, France.
John B. Sheldon, Ph.D., is a veteran defense analyst and a former faculty member at the U.S. Air Force’s School of Advanced Air & Space Studies (SAASS), Maxwell AFB, Alabama. He is currently a Research Fellow at the École supérieure des sciences commerciales d’Angers (ESSCA), in Angers, France.
South Korea’s undersea future isn’t SSNs or UUVs—it’s both. Nuclear subs hedge dual crises; unmanned systems impose constant pressure on North Korea’s SLBMs. In a crowded Pacific, layered integration—not prestige—will decide deterrence.
The map isn’t the war. Ukraine is fighting systems—power grids, drones, attrition. Russia leads this phase by compounding pressure, not breakthroughs. Outcome still contested, but arithmetic, not headlines, is deciding January 2026.
Japan’s F-2 shows co-development fails when power is asymmetric. Today, Japan–South Korea symmetry and shared threats create a rare chance to jointly build real deterrence—quietly, modularly, and beyond symbolism.
The recent Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Thales and Garuda Aerospace marks a pivotal moment in India's UAV journey. This strategic partnership underscores the...
As The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) observes its 75th anniversary in Washington, The General Secretary of NATO writes that the outcome of the...
In the unfolding tapestry of Middle Eastern geopolitics, the recent escalation between Iran and Israel represents not just a bilateral confrontation but a seismic...
Emmanuel Macron, the President of France, initially took a more pragmatic approach to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Attempting to mitigate tensions, Macron’s numerous...
France's strategic culture has long been shaped by a deep-seated commitment to self-reliance and autonomy in matters of defense and security. President Emmanuel Macron's...
Water scarcity is no longer environmental—it’s geopolitical. As climate shocks intensify, fragmented governance is turning water into the defining failure of our era. Can global institutions catch up before crises deepen?
Caught between oil, diaspora, and diplomacy, India faces mounting risks as Middle East tensions disrupt Hormuz flows. Can New Delhi still balance Iran, the US, and Gulf ties—or is strategic neutrality no longer viable?
AI is supercharging cybercrime—scaling attacks, lowering entry barriers, and outpacing defenses. From LLM-assisted breaches to “vibe hacking,” are regulators and tech firms ready to keep up before threats spiral further?
Can Europe become the anchor Pakistan’s economy needs? The EU forum will test whether trade ties can evolve into investment, confidence, and recovery before Pakistan’s current advantages begin to narrow.
No direct US-Iran talks, no easy off-ramp. As tensions shake oil routes and markets, Pakistan has become the lone bridge between Washington and Tehran. Can Islamabad turn access into diplomacy?
