The U.S. still has to undertake such reforms if it wants to keep standing as the preeminent military power. Iran had seriously challenged that perception, as predicted. A painful lesson for the U.S. #MilitaryReform #USPower #IranChallenge #US #IR
Central Asian media Speaking at a traditional ceremony before Defender of the Fatherland Day, celebrated in Kazakhstan on May 7, President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said that the country must reform its armed forces within the next two years. "Our country must be ready (Original: Media Azji Centralnej Przemawiając podczas tradycyjnej ceremonii przed Dniem Obrońcy Ojczyzny, obchodzonym w Kazachstanie 7 maja, prezydent Kassym-Żomart Tokajew powiedział, że kraj musi zreformować swoje siły zbrojne w ciągu najbliższych dwóch lat. "Nasz kraj musi być gotowy https://t.co/iSrGWXPYsW) #Kazakhstan #MilitaryReform #DefenderOfTheFatherland #KZ
Xi Jinping's decade-long effort to strengthen China's military has been marred by a profound crisis of trust in its leadership, leading to sweeping purges of high-ranking generals and exposing tensions between military competency and loyalty to the Communist Party, as evidenced by the recent dismissal of key commanders amid an intensified anti-corruption campaign. #China #XiJinping #MilitaryReform #CN #US #VE #IR #TW
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How China's Leader Lost Faith in His Generals
Two former Chinese defense ministers, Generals Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, have received suspended death sentences for bribery, likely resulting in life imprisonment, amidst President Xi Jinping's ongoing anti-corruption campaign targeting the military's leadership. #China #Corruption #MilitaryReform #CN
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China Sentences 2 Former Defense Ministers on Bribery Charges
Two former Chinese defense ministers, Generals Wei Fenghe and Li Shangfu, have received suspended death sentences for bribery, likely ensuring they will spend the rest of their lives in prison, as part of President Xi Jinping's ongoing campaign to combat corruption and enforce loyalty within the military. #China #Corruption #MilitaryReform #CN
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China Sentences 2 Former Defense Ministers on Bribery Charges
