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Cambodia Protests Thai Military Moves, Warns of Undermined Border De‑Escalation
Cambodia has formally protested Thai military measures — notably barbed wire placed in the Temoda area of Bosa province — saying they breach a December 2025 joint declaration and hinder refugee returns. Phnom Penh has urged Thailand to implement agreements in good faith and warned that armed actions cannot alter borders, while Bangkok has not yet replied.
Battlefield Doctors: How a PLA PhD Team Is Remaking Military Medicine for ‘Winning’ Wars
A nine-member PhD-led medical team at the PLA’s 80th Group Army Hospital is fusing frontline training and applied research to overhaul battlefield trauma care. Their work—ranging from 3D-printed fracture planning to sensor-driven psychological monitoring—is shortening treatment times and improving casualty survival under austere, combat-like conditions.
China’s Paramilitary Puts 35 ‘King of Soldiers’ NCOs in the Spotlight — A Signal of Professionalisation and Readiness
On January 15 the People’s Armed Police promoted 35 senior enlisted personnel to its highest non-commissioned rank, highlighting decorated NCOs from aviation, naval electromechanical and communications units. The ceremony signals Beijing’s ongoing push to professionalise its paramilitary forces, retain technical talent and bolster mid-level leadership to support both internal security and modern operational demands.
Jeffrey Sachs: US Strike on Venezuela Reveals 'Oil, Bullying and Vanity' at Washington’s Core
Jeffrey Sachs denounced the US military operation against Venezuela as illegal and symptomatic of a longstanding pattern of American interventions driven by strategic interests, notably oil. Speaking at the UN and in an interview, he urged the Security Council to demand an immediate cessation of coercive measures and the withdrawal of US forces, warning that the assault undermines regional stability and international law.
Denmark Invites U.S. to Greenland War Games as Arctic Competition Heats Up
Denmark has invited the United States to join military exercises in Greenland, a move that underscores NATO’s growing focus on the Arctic amid intensifying great-power competition. European allies have already begun preparations, and Copenhagen emphasizes large recent investments in Arctic defence even as the invitation navigates sensitive political questions about Greenland’s status and U.S. interest in the territory.
Hezbollah Deputy Calls for Global Pushback Against U.S. 'Interference' as He Praises Iran's Resistance
Hezbollah deputy leader Naim Qassem accused the United States of encroaching on national sovereignty and urged a global movement to resist American interference, while praising Iran’s resilience and defending Hezbollah’s armed status as necessary for deterrence. His remarks reinforce the group’s alignment with Iran and complicate prospects for disarmament and Lebanese state consolidation.
Slovenia Sends Two Officers to Greenland for Denmark-Led Arctic Exercise — A Symbolic Nod to Northern Security
Slovenia will send two officers to Greenland to participate in a Denmark-led "Arctic Endurance" exercise aimed at strengthening regional security. The small deployment is largely symbolic but reflects broader NATO and European attention to the Arctic amid rising strategic competition.
Díaz‑Canel Rejects U.S. Pressure After Deaths of Cuban Soldiers in Venezuela, Rally in Havana Signals Defiance
President Miguel Díaz‑Canel presided over a mass rally in Havana to mourn 32 Cuban servicemen killed in a recent U.S. military action in Venezuela, denouncing U.S. coercion and warning that Cuba will defend its sovereignty. The event solidifies Havana’s defiant posture, complicates U.S. policy in Latin America and could prompt deeper alignments between Cuba and other global powers.
Europe Deploys Forces to Greenland as Transatlantic Fault Lines Deepen
Several European countries have deployed personnel to Greenland as part of a Danish‑led reconnaissance mission, deepening disagreement with the United States and highlighting growing strains in transatlantic relations. While military movements are limited and largely symbolic, the episode raises substantive questions about NATO–EU coordination, European strategic autonomy and the future security order in the Arctic.
Caretakers Under Occupation: Gaza’s New Technocratic Committee Faces an Impossible Mandate
A 15‑member technocratic committee has been formed to manage Gaza’s civil affairs and Hamas has signalled willingness to hand over administrative authority. The committee may improve day‑to‑day services but lacks political power, security means and guaranteed funding, leaving the core issues of occupation and disarmament unresolved.
A Couple at China’s Eastern Edge: Border Duty, Bureaucracy and Quiet Statecraft
A married couple of former border troops now serving as immigration and border police have reunited at China’s easternmost posts after 2018 security-sector reforms. Their story — from perilous ice patrols to helping elderly residents with hukou transfers — illustrates how day-to-day policing and social administration sustain stability on a quiet but strategic frontier.
Medals and Momentum: China’s Armed Police Celebrates Promotions as It Deepens Professionalisation
China’s People’s Armed Police staged a medal-heavy promotion ceremony that highlighted electromechanical and communications specialists, reflecting a drive to professionalise and retain technical talent. The event signals an institutional focus on strengthening the PAP’s specialist cadre as part of broader reforms to bolster readiness and loyalty.