(RIA Novosti, September 17, 2011). A deep-water canal, dry dock, underground roads, nuclear weapons arsenals, storage facilities for material and technical equipment, command posts, and berths were built and remained in operation until 1996 (Ibid). Even though the Ukrainian and Russian governments subsequently signed agreements about sharing BSF na

Direct control allows Army commanders to coordinate helicopter operations seamlessly with ground maneuvers, ensuring that intelligence, fire support, and evacuation missions are synchronized to meet the specific demands of the battlefield. This integrated approach eliminates the delays that can arise from multi-service coordination, thereby reducin

Undoubtedly, the two nations will continue to be strategic partners as long as leftist governments remain in power. Socialist, de facto one-party political systems and opposition to the U.S. are key factors that bind Cuban communists and Venezuelan socialists. Both are better off together than with a pro-American, right-wing government in either co

The period between 2006 and 2013 was one of intense collaboration between the two countries. During the golden age of Venezuelan-Cuban relations, Chávez fully consolidated his power in Venezuela, while Raúl Castro, who had replaced his brother, continued to lead Cuba through challenging times. Venezuela became Cuba’s key energy partner, deliver

Following a period of relative quiet, former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina again sparked unrest in Bangladesh on the six-month anniversary of her ouster by a student-led popular uprising. She angered those who participated in ending her brutal dictatorship by giving a speech on Feb. 5 via social media – from hiding in India – during which she al