Category Archives: Conflict and War

15May/25

Future Soldier Systems and Getac Rugged Computing

May 15, 2025Conflict and WarAFCEA, Classes of computers, Germany, Getac, Getac Technology Corporation, Laptop, Rheinmetall, Rheinmetall AG, Rugged computer, Spain, Tablet computeradmin

This press release announces that **Getac Technology Corporation**, a maker of **rugged computers**, will exhibit its devices at upcoming defence and public safety events in Spain and Germany, including the **FEINDEF** and **AFCEA 2025 events**. Getac will showcase a **new B360 Pro notebook** designed for military use and the **F110 tablet** alongside a defence docking solution. Additionally, **Rheinmetall AG** will present their **”Infantry Soldier of the Future – Enhanced System”**, which incorporates a Getac tablet. The article highlights the **durability, performance (including Edge AI capabilities), and connectivity** of Getac’s latest products for demanding defence environments, emphasizing their contribution to operational effectiveness. Continue reading

27Dec/24

Army launches 250th birthday celebration at the Rose Parade®

December 27, 2024Conflict and WarParade, Rose Paradeadmin

The U.S. Army celebrates its 250th birthday on June 14, 2025, and is kicking off a year of celebration this weekend with a float in the 136th Tournament of Roses® Parade. The float, titled “This We’ll Defend: 250 Years of Service,” highlights the U.S. Army’s greatest asset – its people – with a look at their unique stories and contributions from the Army’s founding to today. Continue reading

31Oct/24

Water investment key to averting global conflict surge

October 31, 2024Conflict and WarIEP, Institute for Economics and Peace, Think tankadmin

Today marks the launch of the 5th edition of the Ecological Threat Report (ETR) from international think-tank, the Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP). The report concludes that without concerted international action, accelerating ecological degradation will amplify social friction and conflicts worldwide. These challenges will be further exacerbated by climate change. Continue reading

30Apr/24

Israel’s holiness

April 30, 2024Conflict and WarAbraham, Anti-Israeli sentiment, Arab–Israeli conflict, Christianity, Christianity and Judaism, Early Church of Jerusalem, Israel, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Jerusalem, Jewish nationalism, Musalaha, Naim Ateek, Palestinian nationalism, Palestinians, Zionismadmin

The concept of Israel’s holiness is a complex issue for Christians. Here’s a breakdown of the dilemma: Continue reading →

15Apr/24

Gaza war: Israel using AI to identify human targets raising fears that innocents are being caught in the net

April 15, 2024Conflict and WarArtificial intelligence, Bombing of the Gaza Strip, Christopher Coker, Computational neuroscience, Creative Commons, Cybernetics, Data science, Drone warfare, Elke Schwarz, Gaza, Hamas, Israel Defense Forces, Jerusalem, Katrina Manson, Lethal autonomous weapon, United Statesadmin

Elke Schwarz, Queen Mary University of London

A report by Jerusalem-based investigative journalists published in +972 magazine finds that AI targeting systems have played a key role in identifying – and potentially misidentifying – tens of thousands of targets in Gaza. This suggests that autonomous warfare is no longer a future scenario. It is already here and the consequences are horrifying.

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04Apr/24

Israel is the elephant in world peace room

April 4, 2024Conflict and WarArab–Israeli conflict, Israel–United States relations, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Israeli–Palestinian peace process, London, Oslo Accords, Palestinian nationalism, Palestinians, State of Palestine–United States relationsadmin

London, April, 2024 /Mpelembe News/ —

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is often referred to as a major obstacle to peace in the Middle East, and it’s understandable why you see it that way. Here’s how you can explain the idea:

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31Mar/24

Is israel a rogue nation?

March 31, 2024Conflict and WarAnti-Israeli sentiment, Anti-Zionism, Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions, Brussels, Criticism of the United Nations, Israel, Middle East, Palestine and the United Nations, Palestinian Territories, United States, West Asiaadmin

BRUSSELS, 31 March 2024 /Mpelembe News/ —

Critics point to Israel’s continued settlements in the occupied Palestinian territories, which are seen as violating UN resolutions UN Security Council Resolutions on Israel and the Palestinian territories

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15Jan/24

Why is South Africa Calling out Israel?

January 15, 2024Conflict and WarApartheid, Crime of apartheid, Criticism of Israel, Israel, Israel and apartheid, Racial segregation, Social inequality, South Africa, Urban decayadmin

Jan. 15, 2024 /Politics/ — The comparison of Israel to the former apartheid regime in South Africa is a complex and sensitive issue with no easy answer. Both situations involved racial and ethnic tensions, but there are also significant differences in historical context, legal frameworks, and political dynamics. Continue reading →

15Jan/24

Zambia is the most peaceful country in Africa.

January 15, 2024Conflict and WarConflict, Conflict resolution, Dispute resolution, Emmanuel Bombande, Environmental peacebuilding, Global citizenship, Humanitarian aid, International development, Kenneth Kaunda, Peacebuilding, Zambiaadmin

Sept. 15, 2023 /World / — Zambia has experienced internal conflicts including rebellions and uprisings, it has not experienced a full-blown civil war comparable to those seen in several other African nations. Continue reading →

12Jan/24

Why has South Africa taken Israel to court?

January 12, 2024Conflict and WarAnti-Israeli sentiment, Crimes against humanity, Criticism of Israel, International Criminal Court, International Criminal Court investigation in Palestine, Israel, Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Palestinian genocide accusation, Palestinian political violence, Palestinian Territories, Palestinians, South Africa, Zionist political violenceadmin

The legal issue of South Africa taking Israel to the International Criminal Court (ICC) alleging genocide in Palestine is a complex and sensitive one, with a long and multifaceted background. Here’s a breakdown: Continue reading →