Chinese efforts have focused on keeping India away from being part of an anti China alliance.

The Petrobras scandal is staggering in its implications, and it presents the greatest challenges to the Brazilian political and economic and judicial elite since the end of military rule in the mid-1980's. Dependent on the outcome, it can affect the place in the world of Brazil as well.

Murielle Delaporte reporting from Djibouti attends Veterans Day at the French camp. In an eloquent presentation, French General Philippe Montocchio remembers the past by challenging his troops and his allies for the future. The fight against extremism that is now ours is a noble fight that deserves our commitment.

Failure to win the battle of Dai Do was not an option. The entire war effort was in jeopardy of being compromised if Dong Ha fell and would result in a major strategic and political victory for the NVA.

Several North Korean military developments are leading to a reset of South Korean defense. Clearly, South Korea needs to enhance its capability to execute an effective kill chain against North Korean air and strike forces.

The fate of German defense industry is in play with the Grand Coalition German government. And with it European cooperation and the products being produced by collaboration with Germany.