I took this photograph during Operation Thunderbolt’s (OTB) offensive (9 March – late April 1997) in the Second Sudanese Civil War (1983 to 2005) in the town of Yei. I was in the area working on a report. The SPLA (Sudan People’s Liberation Army) leadership in the area had decided…
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Canada-US
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Canada Planning for War with the US and Vice Versa Has Happened Before
With Canada under Carney’s rule, wargaming with a hypothetical US invasion scenario- other than the perpetual 19th-century concern of a US invasion of British colonial Canada- there was Defence Scheme No. 1 created on April 12, 1921, for an invasion of the US. The plan was created by Canadian Director…
China-Saudi Arabia
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Saudi Arabia Secretly Obtains Chinese DF-15A Missiles, and Saudis ask China to Press Iran to Rein In Houthis, while China Supplies Iran; The Game
1. Meanwhile, China is also supplying dual-use components to Iran for its armaments, including drones and missiles, while Iran supplies the Houthis. Re: War, Sanctions and The China-Iran Partnership: https://roycedemelo.com/2026/07/28/war-sanctions-and-the-china-iran-partnership/ 🔴Defense Express — Saudi Arabia Secretly Got Chinese DF-15A Missiles With 900km Range, Already Used Against Houthis Debris photos confirm…
China-Egypt
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The Sino-Egyptian Cautious Partnership
In early July last year, Sino-Egyptian relations leaped forward after Chinese Premier Li Qiang visited Cairo, fresh from the BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. He met with Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. On September 1 to 2, 2026, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited…
Aquino Tank Weekend, Military History
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Local Fancy Footwork and Pretend PKM Recoil Down Pat, Aquino Tank Weekend 2026
Despite the rain on Sunday, Aquino Tank Weekend 2026 at the Canadian Tank Museum was a success and a good show. One can find many videos online of the Aquino Tank Weekend on YouTube. In the clip below, you will see me as an Iraqi Republican Guard reenactor for the…
UK Foreign Policy, Iran War
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The UK’s Gulf Dilemma: Defence, Deterrence, and the Iran War
The UK and Gulf states have a long-standing security relationship. This puts the UK in an interesting geopolitical position as the Iran War passes the three-month mark. The UK does not want to be directly involved, despite Iran attacking Gulf allies and US pressure. Britain has a lengthy history in…
Weapons, Military History
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Forgotten Weapons: H&R T223: In Vietnam Before the HK33
People who know think of the M14 and the M16 when they think of the US forces in the Vietnam War. Meanwhile, wars are testing grounds for weapon systems. –RdM 🔴 Forgotten Weapons: H&R T223: In Vietnam Before the HK33 EDIT: Sorry, my mistake here; the HK33 always used a…
AQ
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What’s going on in Mali?! Could Bamako really fall to AQ-affiliated terrorists?
⚠️ 🔴 Al Jazeera live updates reports: Mali attacks live: Coordinated attacks in Bamako, Kati, Kidal and elsewhere: See: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/2026/4/25/mali-attacks-live-gunfire-heard-near-bamako-airport-and-in-several-cities ◉ Gunmen have attacked Mali’s capital, Bamako, and several locations across the country, says Mali’s army in an apparently coordinated assault involving multiple groups. ◉ Two loud explosions and sustained gunfire were…
Mali
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TNYS Report: ‘If Mali Falls to Al Qaeda, the Shock Waves Will Spread to the Coastal States and Beyond’– In this Report I Share a Couple of Variables
‘While a government collapse is not considered an immediate worry for the White House, it is one that world leaders cannot ignore.’ In this well-written report by Hollie McKay, I share a couple of variables to consider regarding the virtual siege that is happening around the capital Bamako, and the chance…
Africa
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The Washington Post: Trump threatens potential military action in Nigeria, says aid will cease
Wow. This sounds serious. Some of us might remember back to 2015 when STTEP PMCs went in to help Nigeria, and almost destroyed the Jihadi terrorist group Boko Haram, until the STTEP were inexplicably told to stand down and leave. This was the kiss of life for Boko Haram. –RdM…