War in Ukraine
View AllThis Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (January 17)
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The US and UK have ramped up sanctions on Russia, aiming to cripple …
Defense
View AllRheinmetall and Leonardo JV Receives Approval, to Focus on Italian Army Programs
The German Federal Cartel Office (Bundeskartellamt) has approved the formation of a joint venture between Germany’s defense systems producer Rheinmetall AG and Leonardo S.p.A., an Italian aerospace and defense company. …
Geopolitics
View AllJustin Trudeau Stepping Down as Prime Minister of Canada
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will step down as prime minister and leader of the Liberal Party, ending a tenure that lasted nearly a decade. Trudeau has faced …