Day: November 1, 2023

Soaring Prices And Inflation Incite Rioting In Uganda

As prices of consumer goods continue to soar in Uganda, unrest has hit different parts of the country in reaction to the impact felt by local businesses and citizens’ livelihoods. On Monday, July 25th, 2023 security forces in Uganda used teargas and other tactics to stifle a protest against high

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Iran Preparing To Provide Russia With Weapons-Capable Drones

On July 11th, 2023 U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan stated that the White House believes Russia is turning to Iran to provide it with hundreds of unmanned aerial vehicles, including weapons-capable drones, for use in its ongoing war in Ukraine. Sullivan made the comments when briefing reporters on U.S.

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A Nuclear Munition Scare In The Ukraine Conflict

On March 19th, 2023 Britain confirmed it was supplying Ukraine with ammunition which contained depleted uranium. One of the primary reasons this metal is used in weapons is because it is very dense, allowing it to penetrate tanks and armor more easily. The following day, Putin condemned British plans to

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South Korea And Japan’s Expanding Technological Cooperation

On May 15th, 2023 South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol met with Japanese business leaders in Seoul and openly called for expanded technology cooperation. The meeting was led by former chairman of the board of Japan’s Mitsubishi Corporation and head of the Japan-Korea Economic Association, Mikio Sasaki. Yoon has met

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