The Great Greenland Gambit
Greenland has been in the news a lot lately. The world’s largest island – and least densely populated region on earth – is home to under 60,000 people. Ice covers …
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Czech Defense Budget Now Over 2 Percent of GDP, MoD Says
The Czech government spent over 2.0 percent of GDP on defense in 2024, the country’s Ministry of Defense announced on January 6, bringing the country’s budget into line with the …
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Ukraine Conducts First ATACMS Strikes in Russia
The Ukrainian military has begun using Army Tactical Missile Systems (ATACMS) for strikes inside Russia, days after the Biden administration lifted the restriction on U.S.-supplied weapons. Sources told the Financial …
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House Approves Ukraine Aid Ahead of Looming Russian Offensive
Lawmakers finally passed much-delayed foreign assistance legislation over the weekend, including $61 billion in funding for Ukraine-related support, as well as $26 billion for Israel and $8 billion for Taiwan. …
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A Whirlwind Day Sees the Senate Flip and Biden’s Victory Certified, Despite Chaos on the Hill
To say January 6 was a chaotic day in American politics would be an understatement. In hours, control of the Senate changed parties, an angry mob stormed the Capitol, President-Elect …
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Arms Embargo on Iran Expires
In line with the provisions of the 2015 nuclear accord, the arms embargo on Iran has now expired. The end of the restrictions comes despite a last-minute effort on the …
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Pakistan Takes Another Look at Chinese Attack Helicopter
Frozen out from other markets, Pakistan is taking another look at the Chinese-made Z-10 attack helicopter. An agreement between the two countries on the supply of the helicopters would deepen …
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India Signs Off on U.S. Helicopter Deals Worth $3 Billion
The Indian and U.S. governments inked a pair of helicopter deals worth $3 billion during President Donald Trump’s visit. The two agreements cover a purchase of six AH-64E Apaches for …
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Erdogan’s Calculated Gamble in Syria
Following a phone conversation between Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan and U.S. President Donald Trump on October 6, Turkey launched a major combat operation – dubbed “Peace Spring” – into …
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U.S. and Iran: Back from the Brink
In U.S. President Donald Trump’s telling, 10 minutes from launch, he called off military strikes on three sites in Iran, which were to be conducted in response to Iran’s downing …
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