Defence
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The Israel-Iran Crisis: A Chance to Step Back from the Brink
This outcome affords both sides a face-saving way out of what could otherwise be a ruinous broader confrontation. ICG On…
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British Military Bases in Cyprus
The British government authorised military sorties against Iranian drones from the Akrotiri Air Bases without informing the Cyprus government —revealed…
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Iran-Israel “Shadow War” Risks Spinning Out of Control
Iran and Israel are trading threats and counter-threats following the 1 April strike, attributed to Israel, on the Iranian consulate…
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Greenland’s Arctic Strategy: “It Is A Power Shift from Denmark”
Anchorage (High North News): Greenland is stepping into the next decade claiming space and more independence. Trine Jonassen High North…
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NATO Comes to Switzerland, Goodbye Neutrality?
Will Switzerland be next? Daniel Warner CounterPunch In a small step in that direction, NATO will soon open an office…
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How Iran and Israel became archenemies
Iran blames Israel for the attack, and has vowed to retaliate. Peter Kenyon npr Many countries have issued warnings to…
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The North Korea Hypersonic Missile Threat Is Real
This follows an earlier test of a liquid-fuel hypersonic missile in 2021 Bruce E. Bechtol The National Interest Summary: In…
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Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel ‘sooner rather than later’ as US moves troops
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden warned Iran against an expected attack on Israel as the U.S. moved more troops to the Middle…
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Norway Reopens Andøya Air Station as Base for Long-Range Drones
Andøya becomes central in sea surveillance and developing the Armed Forces’ space operations. Trine Jonassen High North News The Norwegian…
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Scam Centres and Ceasefires: China-Myanmar Ties Since the Coup
While its influence has limits, it can help quiet border areas, by fighting organised crime and encouraging licit economies. ICG…
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More ideas than cash: 5 takeaways from the EU’s defense push
It took a bloody Russian invasion to get the European Union to start thinking seriously about defense Laura Kayali, Jacopo…
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Italy’s Meloni: If Russia hadn’t invaded Ukraine, Hamas wouldn’t have attacked Israel
“It was inevitable that such a serious violation of international law … would have cascading consequences on other areas of…
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Behind the Debate over U.S. Military Aid to Ukraine
A new assistance package is stuck in Congress. In this Q&A, Crisis Group expert Sarah Harrison explains what is causing…
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The U.S. Is Playing the Wrong Game in the Competition with China
The Pentagon has defined China as the “pacing threat” driving U.S. military spending and strategy. Christopher A. Preble and William…
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Judy Asks: Is Defense a Priority Across Europe?
Defense is at the top of the policy agenda in European capitals, but the sense of urgency varies. Judy Dempsey…
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The Real Reason North Korea Is Threatening War
With Kim Jong-un’s recent statements that he considers the Republic of Korea (ROK) the “primary enemy” and no longer seeks…
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