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Defence & Arms Last Updated: May 4th, 2007 - 10:28:01


Defence & Arms
Looking Back in Satisfaction
As the war became increasingly bogged down, his face assumed a patina of sadness. Even in the autumn after the war he still looked battered. He sat at his desk in the corner of the defense minister's oversized office, solitary and lost. Not entirely understanding what had happened to him. Not exactly understanding what had gone awry. How the great hope of the social-welfare winter had been shattered to smithereens in the Lebanese summer.
May 4, 2007, 10:27

Defence & Arms
Syrian Infiltration of Iraqi Defense Ministry
Elaph reported today of an impending investigation at the Iraqi Ministry of Defense due to an infiltration of one of its most sensitive divisions dealing with names and addresses of ministry personnel in addition to ministry logistics.
May 3, 2007, 09:09

Defence & Arms
Casualty of War
Military history bites the dust.
May 3, 2007, 08:40

Defence & Arms
Sri Lanka Rebels Launch Air raid on Oil Targets
Putting a tiger in their tank
Apr 30, 2007, 13:41

Defence & Arms
Ankara's Fears of the Military Option against Iran
Turkey, NATO's only Muslim member, seeking to become a member of the European Union, has increasingly been playing the role of facilitator in helping to resolve international disputes between Western and Middle Eastern countries. Such a role, while contributing to the creation of an increased Turkish part in Middle East affairs -- in particular with its Muslim identity coupled with aspirations of a democratic style of governance similar to Europe -- is also important for Ankara in terms of pre-empting any possible repercussions for Turkey emanating from such disputes.
Apr 30, 2007, 13:27


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