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Strategy, geo wars, GNSS and satellite security: the contest over who sees and who controls the map.
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- GNSS
- The umbrella term for satellite positioning networks such as the US GPS, Europe's Galileo, Russia's GLONASS and China's BeiDou.
- GPS jamming
- Drowning out weak satellite navigation signals with radio noise so that receivers lose their position.
- GPS spoofing
- Broadcasting fake navigation signals so a receiver calculates a wrong position or time without realising.
- PNT
- The location and precise time that GNSS provides, and that power grids, phone networks, finance and aviation depend on.
- GEOINT
- Analysis of imagery and location data, such as satellite photos, to describe activity on Earth.
- Hybrid warfare
- Combining military force with cyberattacks, disinformation, economic pressure and deniable actors to pursue goals while staying below open war.
Netanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results show (opens the original article)
Partial results show Netanyahu's Likud party and allies set to win 53 of 120 Knesset seats, with 85% of ballots counted.
Geopolitics BBC World
Strategic relevanceThe partial count indicates the parliamentary balance remains relevant to forming a government.
Sources1BBC World
Russian drone attack on Ukrainian train station kills at least 14, officials say (opens the original article)
Dnipro regional head Oleksandr Hanzha said a Russian drone attack on a Ukrainian train station killed at least 13 people and wounded at least 10 others.
Geopolitics BBC World
Strategic relevanceThe attack highlights the human impact of drone strikes on transport locations.
Sources1BBC World
US sanctions Rwanda's defence ministry over DR Congo conflict (opens the original article)
The U.S. sanctioned Rwanda's defence ministry over the DR Congo conflict. Congo accuses Rwanda of backing M23 rebels and plundering minerals.
Geopolitics BBC World
Strategic relevanceThe sanctions connect the conflict with regional security and mineral interests.
Sources1BBC World
Israel’s anti-Qatar campaign bleeds into elections (opens the original article)
Qatar's Foreign Ministry spokesman rejects claims of disinformation amid allegations by some Israelis of voting interference.
Geopolitics Al Jazeera
Strategic relevanceThe dispute highlights competing claims around elections and information.
Sources1Al Jazeera
Israeli strikes hit Gaza as Health Ministry urges Rafah opening (opens the original article)
Gaza's Health Ministry says dozens died awaiting treatment abroad as Israeli attacks continue despite a 'ceasefire.'
Geopolitics Al Jazeera
Strategic relevanceThe report links the conflict to access to medical treatment and conditions in Rafah.
Sources1Al Jazeera
Is the UAE the Missing Link in the Fight Against the Houthis? (opens the original article)
A leading Yemen expert says reconciliation between Riyadh and Abu Dhabi could be a gamechanger in the fight against the Houthis.
Geopolitics Foreign Policy
Strategic relevanceWatch how Saudi-Emirati relations may affect regional coordination on the Houthis.
Sources1Foreign Policy
Ethiopia acquires Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid war in Tigray (opens the original article)
BBC World reports that Ethiopia acquired Russian fighter jets and air defence systems amid ongoing fighting in northern Tigray.
Geopolitics BBC World
Strategic relevanceThe acquisition is relevant to military capabilities amid fighting in the region.
Sources1BBC World
Hello Kitty maker cuts ties with Japanese spy drama after China backlash (opens the original article)
BBC World reports that Sanrio apologised after its merchandise line with Japanese TV series Vivant drew criticism amid a China backlash.
Geopolitics BBC World
Strategic relevanceThe reaction shows how entertainment partnerships can become sensitive across national contexts.
Sources1BBC World
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