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Why a road link to Russia is North Korea’s newest ‘bridge to nowhere’
For over a decade, the New Yalu River Bridge linking China and North Korea was known as the “bridge to nowhere” on account of sitting unopened and unu...
Nov 06, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Trump Meets Privately With Putin Envoy After White House Event Marking Oleshky Ceasefire
The U.S. president did not disclose what he discussed with envoy Kirill Dmitriev, but he predicted a deal to end the war in Ukraine could emerge soon.
Nov 06, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Can Washington and China Build Confidence Around AI and Stability?
In the lead-up to General Secretary Xi Jinping’s September 2026 visit to the White House to discuss, among other topics, AI, U.S. Treasury Secretary S...
Nov 06, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Three cheers for Melania Trump-led ceasefire in Ukraine
The humanitarian ceasefire in Oleshky, Ukraine, mediated by First Lady Melania Trump and Pope Leo XIV and jointly implemented by Ukraine and Russia, i...
Nov 06, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
China doesn’t need to dominate the world to threaten Australia’s security
This week, former Australian Defence Force chief Chris Barrie said he did not see any evidence from China ‘of global aspirations and global dominance ...
Nov 06, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Leaner, Meaner, More Networked: The Royal Thai Air Force’s Modernization Drive
Driven by lessons from the 2025 border clashes, the RTAF is organizing, training, and equipping a more capable and flexible force.
Nov 06, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Why Rasputitsa Shapes Operational and Strategic Considerations in Ukraine
As autumn sets in, Ukraine's rasputitsa mud season will constrain Russian manoeuvre on the battlefield and strain the railways supplying Moscow's forc...
Nov 06, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
North Korean Leader Inspects New Warship Under Construction at Nampho Shipyard
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un inspected the ongoing construction of a new warship that is larger than the country’s 5,000-ton destroyers on Monday du...
Nov 05, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Second to None? Evaluating a Second Island Chain Strategy
The Net Assessment crew discusses whether a Second Island Chain strategy is right for Washington. The post Second to None? Evaluating a Second Island ...
Nov 05, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
Marines Identify Member Who Died After Fast-rope Training in Japan
Lance Cpl. Devin Hernandez died this week after he was injured during fast-rope training in Japan, the 3rd Marine Division announced Thursday. Hernand...
Nov 05, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
It’s easier to buy new amphibious ships than fix old ones faster, say Navy, Marines
With the average amphib sidelined more than half the time, the services have drawn up a plan to add 9 more instead.
Nov 05, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail
USS Stout Loses Power During Port Visit Due to ‘Engineering Casualty’
A deployed destroyer recently lost power during a port visit to Italy, USNI News understands. USS Stout (DDG-55) was in port in Augusta Bay, Italy, fo...
Nov 05, 2026 · StaffOriginally on Wedgetail