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Civil Georgia
Civil.ge is an independent news website based in Georgia that covers the country’s political, economic, and social developments. It provides in-depth reporting, analysis, and updates on issues such as governance, regional security, and Georgia’s relations with Russia, the EU, and NATO.
by Civil.ge on December 2, 2025 at 1:12 pm
Georgia expelled 1,131 illegal migrants in 2025, Georgian Dream Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze said at a December 1 cabinet meeting, hailing what he called “impressive results” and adding that the government plans to expel “at least 3,500” more in 2026. He noted the 1,131 expulsions carried out over 11 months are equivalent to the total …
by Civil.ge on December 2, 2025 at 12:00 pm
Georgian Dream officials say Georgia has not purchased or used the chemical camite (bromobenzyl cyanide), which the BBC suggested in a recent investigation may have been mixed in water cannons deployed against protesters in 2024. Saying he had “personally reviewed” all Interior Ministry procurements, Georgian Dream Interior Minister Geka Geladze told journalists on December 2 …
by Civil.ge on December 2, 2025 at 9:39 am
Stephen Doughty, the UK’s Minister of State for Europe, North America, and the UK Overseas Territories, spoke with Georgian Dream Foreign Minister Maka Botchorishvili on October 16 and with Georgian Dream First Deputy Foreign Minister Giorgi Zurabashvili on October 21. Georgia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not report the exchanges, which became known through written …
by Civil.ge on December 1, 2025 at 7:30 pm
Many opponents of the ruling Georgian Dream party have pinned their hopes on the MEGOBARI Act, a bipartisan U.S. bill that proposes sanctions on Georgian officials responsible for the country’s anti-Western and anti-democratic turn. Optimism has dimmed recently, however, as reports came in from Washington, DC, that the bill, having passed the House of Representatives, …
by Civil.ge on December 1, 2025 at 3:16 pm
The State Security Service of Georgia (SSSG) has launched an investigation into possible exceeding of official powers and potential assistance to foreign entities, following the BBC’s report suggesting that Georgian police may have used a World War I–era military toxic compound against protesters last year. The SSSG said the investigation aims to clarify “what information …
Radio Free Europe/Radio Free Liberty
RFE/RL provides uncensored, trusted news to audiences in 23 countries where press freedom is threatened. In doing so, it advances global media freedom, empowering informed communities, challenging censorship, and ensuring vital stories reach those living under restrictive, authoritarian regimes worldwide.
on December 2, 2025 at 8:21 am
Russia claimed it had captured a strategic city in Ukraine’s Donbas region, an announcement that appeared timed with a critical Kremlin meeting with visiting US officials trying to reach agreement on a peace deal.
on December 1, 2025 at 1:52 pm
If there’s one way European Union officials feel they can get a seat at the table when it comes the settlement of the war in Ukraine, it is via the 176 billion euros of Russian frozen assets currently held inside the bloc and how that can be leveraged both politically and economically.
on December 1, 2025 at 8:52 am
Ukraine’s need to get people to the front to fight the Russian invasion is also creating a manpower problem nationwide, with labor shortages hitting many industries and some towns virtually empty of conscription-age men.
on November 29, 2025 at 11:00 pm
Top US and Ukrainian officials wrapped up their talks in Florida, with Secretary of State Marco Rubio calling the session “very productive” but saying additional work was needed in the effort to thrash out a plan to end Russia’s war on Ukraine.
on November 29, 2025 at 11:33 am
Serhiy Akhmetov sat down with RFE/RL’s Ukrainian Service a few weeks after his release from Russian prison for an interview in which he recalled beatings, food shortages, and desperate efforts to get news after he was arrested in Bucha by Russian soldiers.
on December 2, 2025 at 9:08 am
Some of the largest protests in modern Bulgaria’s history broke out throughout the country on December 1 against a 2026 budget that would see taxes hiked and social-security contributions raised by a government many Bulgarians view as corrupt.
on December 2, 2025 at 8:21 am
Russia claimed it had captured a strategic city in Ukraine’s Donbas region, an announcement that appeared timed with a critical Kremlin meeting with visiting US officials trying to reach agreement on a peace deal.
on December 1, 2025 at 5:41 pm
Former RFE/RL contributor Nika Novak, who was sentenced to prison last year by a Russian court for carrying out her professional duties, has disappeared from a Siberian correctional colony, her lawyer said.
on December 1, 2025 at 2:36 pm
A court in Baku has ordered pre-trial detention for the leader of Azerbaijan’s main opposition Popular Front Party (AXCP) after he went missing on the weekend following a police raid of his apartment.
on December 1, 2025 at 11:27 am
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived at the Elysee Palace in Paris for talks with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, kicking off another week of intense diplomacy aimed at ending nearly four years of fighting in Ukraine following Russia’s full-scale invasion.
Royal United Services Institute
RUSI is an independent institution that produces evidence-based research, publications, and events on defense, security, and international affairs. Its work informs policymakers, educates the public, and fosters dialogue to address complex global challenges, emerging threats, and evolving geopolitical landscapes worldwide.
by Tim Willasey-Wilsey,[object Object] on December 2, 2025 at 12:00 am
Acquiescence to a bad deal for Ukraine will expose Europe to future security peril and to near-irrelevancy in global foreign affairs. No US backstop can be trusted.
by Floris van Berckel Smit,[object Object] on December 1, 2025 at 12:00 am
Moscow’s stirring of the tragic past between Poland and Ukraine is a facet of its information campaign against the West, yet understanding that history – and how it is manipulated – can help those confronting Russia.
by Claudia Wallner,[object Object] on November 28, 2025 at 12:00 am
Prevent has drifted into a catch-all for unmet safeguarding demand. To protect national security, we need precision in counterterrorism and scale in prevention, via a single, locally led front door that routes violence-related concerns to the right support, with Prevent reserved for genuine terrorism risk.
by Jack Watling,[object Object] on November 27, 2025 at 12:00 am
The value of the UK-Ukrainian drone interceptor is not in the characteristics of the munition, but in the process that brought it into being.
by Darya Dolzikova,[object Object] on November 26, 2025 at 12:00 am
The US-Saudi nuclear deal will have limited implications for the US nuclear sector but could have meaningful political and non-proliferation consequences for the Middle East.
War On The Rocks
War On the Rocks is a platform for analyzing and debating strategy, defense, and foreign affairs. It features articles and podcasts from experienced writers, military professionals, and scholars, offering diverse perspectives on complex security issues, global conflicts, and evolving geopolitical dynamics worldwide.
The War Zone
The War Zone provides insights and analysis on the latest military technology, strategy, and foreign policy developments. It delivers in-depth reporting, expert commentary, and exclusive stories covering cutting-edge innovations, defense programs, geopolitical shifts, and emerging threats shaping today’s complex global security environment.
by Howard Altman on December 1, 2025 at 11:35 pm
Now the White House has also confirmed that a second strike on a suspected drug boat did occur, but insists it does not constitute a war crime. The post Trump Confirms Phone Call With Maduro appeared first on The War Zone.
by Joseph Trevithick on December 1, 2025 at 7:54 pm
The appearance of a Shahed-136 carrying an air-to-air missile creates a new threat, and a deterrent, for aircrews trying to intercept them. The post Russian Shahed-136 Kamikaze Drones Now Armed With Air-To-Air Missiles appeared first on The War Zone.
by Thomas Newdick on December 1, 2025 at 6:42 pm
The Kizilelma appears to be the first advanced drone to launch a radar-guided air-to-air missile, but details of how the engagement took place are scarce. The post Turkey’s Fighter-Like Kizilelma Drone Shot Down Aerial Target With Radar-Guided Missile appeared first on The War Zone.
by Thomas Newdick on November 30, 2025 at 7:59 pm
Apaches scored 13 drone kills out of 14 engagements during Operation Flyswatter, reflecting the AH-64’s evolving counter-UAS capabilities. The post U.S. Army AH-64E Apache’s Counter-Drone Capability Rapidly Matures appeared first on The War Zone.
by Tyler Rogoway on November 28, 2025 at 11:03 pm
Second Bunker Talk in one week. It’s like Thanksgiving leftovers that taste even better the next day! The post Bunker Talk: Let’s Talk About All The Things We Did And Didn’t Cover This Week appeared first on The War Zone.
Defense News
Defense News provides a variety of pertinent news articles related to global defense-related topics. It covers military strategy, defense technology, international security developments, and policy changes, delivering timely updates and expert analysis to keep readers informed on critical issues worldwide.
by Isobel Koshiw, Vasila Stepanenko and Evgeniy Maloletka, The Associated Press on December 2, 2025 at 2:19 pm
Amid peace talks, troops near the front believe that Russia remains determined to conquer Ukraine — either now, or with a fresh army in a few years’ time.
by Linus Höller on December 2, 2025 at 2:06 pm
This event, as reported by German media, will mark the first deployment of Arrow 3 outside of Israel.
by Rudy Ruitenberg on December 2, 2025 at 9:41 am
European leaders have been reluctant to adopt the dramatic rhetoric of French President Emmanuel Macron, who has called for a shift to a “war economy.”
by Hope Hodge Seck on December 1, 2025 at 7:35 pm
In the austere outpost of the future, the Corps wants its aircraft to land on a functioning airfield 90 minutes after the required equipment is flown in.
by Cem Devrim Yaylali on December 1, 2025 at 4:46 pm
The Nov. 29 test, which fell on what some in the U.S. might call Turkey Day weekend, marked the first time the drone struck an aerial target beyond sight.
Breaking Defense
Breaking Defense is a digital news platform that covers military strategy, defense technology, and national security policy. It provides in-depth reporting on U.S. military operations, emerging defense technologies, and geopolitical challenges, with insights from defense officials, industry leaders, and military analysts.
by Aaron Mehta on December 2, 2025 at 3:20 pm
Lynn, who is leaving Leonardo DRS after 14 years, said “I feel like the stability of the company is strong, and that’s a good time for a transition.”
by Agnes Helou on December 2, 2025 at 2:03 pm
Companies from Israel, the UAE and Turkey made an estimated $31 billion in arms revenue in 2024, according to a new report.
by Theresa Hitchens on December 1, 2025 at 9:40 pm
ESA’s ruling Council of Ministers approved a whopping $25.7B in funds over the next three years — a 32 percent increase over the previous three-year budget.
by Agnes Helou on December 1, 2025 at 5:07 pm
“We believe that AI agents, [specifically the] new generation of AI capabilities could serve better and more efficiently the clients and the end users,” TII CIO Chawki Kasmi told Breaking Defense
by Bill Greenwalt on December 1, 2025 at 4:01 pm
AEI’s Bill Greenwalt breaks down key changes between the draft and final version of Pete Hegseth’s acquisition memo – and finds some startling shifts.
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