How hard CAATSA sanctions will hit Turkey and its defense industry? (updated)
Although already well understood by Moscow’s elite, tens of millions of Turkish citizens learned on December 14th what...
Brexit protocol maintains current arrangements on UK bases in Cyprus
The Brexit deal that received the seal of approval by the EU leaders in Brussels, includes the "Protocol Relating to the...
S-400 Games: How much of a real threat are…
What everybody knows but refuse to admit? Has Turkey actually Out-Negotiated itself?
At a...
The Ottoman Empire Strikes Back?
Turkey’s long-term strategy in destabilizing Libya, the Middle East, and the Eastern Mediterranean
Turkey...
OH-58D Kiowa Warrior: A cost effective solution for the Greek Army in multiple roles
Chris Burgess – President Skycore Aviation
Earlier this year, Greece finalized the acquisition of 70 Bell Helicopter OH-58D Kiowa Warrior armed scouts from the U.S. Army. These helicopters were...
Trump delays F-35 delivery to Turkey
A newly-signed defense bill stalls delivering the fighter jets pending a Pentagon report on Ankara-Washington relations. A major political blow for...
EEZ and CEI’s security: The case of Israel and the “Emerald Affair” (updated)
The recent Israel’s Environmental Protection Ministry accusation that the tanker "Emerald" caused a huge oil spill that severely...
Stakes rising in the South East Mediterranean
Fears that Turkey's provocative posture may turn the region to a "powder keg"
Ankara following its strategy in the region's energy chess,...
Italian investments in East Med face an increased need of protection
ASTER 30 Bock 1 NT & CAMM ER for the Italian armed forces
Aurelio Giansiracusa – Editor Forum Difesa
Italy has huge interests in the Eastern Mediterranean where the presence of ENI, SAIPEM and SNAM is massive between Egypt, Cyprus and Lebanon, areas...
“Energy War” in the Eastern Mediterranean. Is this the new “Big Game”?
The Eastern Mediterranean is becoming one of the top 21st Century “Big Games”, that is about the new energy sources for...
