A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
In this part of the Global Annual Defense Spending Snapshot series, Forecast International analysts examine defense spending trends in regions representing 13% of the global defense landscape — Africa, Latin …
Global Defense Spending Annual Part 3 – Africa, Latin America & The Middle East Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Following approval by both houses of Congress, President Biden quickly signed a $95 …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (April 26) Read More
The Asia-Pacific region remains the most dynamic security environment globally. The war in Ukraine refocused nations on bolstering defenses, particularly against China’s growing military power. Countries like Japan and Taiwan …
Global Defense Spending Annual Part 2 – Asia & Eurasia Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Urkainian president Volodymyr Zelensky said the international community should be willing to provide …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (April 19) Read More
Total global defense spending grew at its fastest pace in the last decade from 2022 to 2023, as governments respond to security crises unfolding around the world. Combined military …
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A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Should Donald Trump win re-election to the presidency, his administration would push Kyiv …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (April 12) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The Wall Street Journal published a report this week detailing French President Emmanuel Macron’s …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (April 5) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The foreign ambassadors from Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, as well as London’s ambassador …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (March 29) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments The European Union disbursed EUR4.5 billion to Kyiv this week, to help backstop …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (March 22) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments EU powers France, Germany and Poland met in Berlin to bridge divides over …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (March 15) Read More