A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
British Finance Minister Rishi Sunak unveiled the Conservative government’s Autumn Budget and Spending Review 2021 (SR21) on October 27. The latest U.K. Spending Review sets departmental budgets out to fiscal …
U.K. Spending Review Indicates Shrinking Real-Term Defense Investment Read More![BYOB: Buy Your Own Barrels [Of Petrol] – The Energy Crisis, OPEC and OPEC+](https://dsm.forecastinternational.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/oil-prices-gfb31ecdd2_1920-290x220.jpg)
by Nicholas Dawson, Forecast International. As of this writing, the world is going through a major energy crisis. From the United States to Europe, the Middle East, and China, energy …
BYOB: Buy Your Own Barrels [Of Petrol] – The Energy Crisis, OPEC and OPEC+ Read More
by Nicholas Dawson, Forecast International. The countries in West Africa have serious issues to contend with. Not only do the people have to live in fear of terror attacks, hostage …
Crisis in Western Africa: The Rise of Coups Read More
by Nicholas Dawson, Forecast International. Lebanon is experiencing one of the worst economic collapses in recent history. The currency has lost more than 90 percent of its value; an estimated …
The Lebanese Economic Crisis: How It Happened; the Challenges that Lie Ahead Read More
by Nicholas Dawson, Forecast International. August 15, 2021, is the day that brought the war in Afghanistan full circle. As the American troops were steadily preparing to leave, the Taliban …
An Analysis of the Government Proposed for the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Read More
The decision by Australia to scrap its $66 billion deal to purchase French-designed submarines in favor of a nuclear-powered option enveloped within a broader three-nation security pact with the U.S. …
The Fallout from Australia’s Submarine Decision and Other Ramifications of the AUKUS Pact Read More
In a surprise move, Australia has opted to cancel its plans for 12 French-designed conventional submarines and instead utilize American and British nuclear-powered technology for its future fleet as part …
Going Nuclear: Australia Joins U.S.-U.K. for Future Submarine Solution Read More
The fall of Kabul came much faster than anticipated, but U.S. President Joe Biden says he remains confident in his decision to withdraw American forces. Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled …
Biden Undeterred as Kabul Falls Read More The latest U.K. defense review document – the Defence Command Paper titled “Defence in a Competitive Age” – was released to the public on March 22, to much commentary. Thoughts …
The U.K. Defence Command Paper in Review Read More
The long national awakening to a renewed threat presented by Russia has prompted Sweden’s political leadership to dip into its past to prepare for potential future conflict. The new preparations …
Sweden Looks to the Past to Prepare for Its Defense Future Read More