A Forecast International blog about the arms trade, geopolitics, defense and security, and military spending.
“Now is the time to speak honestly so that every European understands what is at stake. A new international order will be formed in the second half of this decade …
Beyond Headlines: Europe’s Defense Dream vs. Reality Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin held a phone call …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (March 21) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments U.S. and Ukrainian officials met in Saudi Arabia for talks after Washington temporarily …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (March 14) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. European Council President Costa, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, and European Commission President von der Leyen ahead …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (March 7) Read More
The U.S. has halted military aid to Ukraine, the White House announced on Monday evening, following Friday’s fiery Oval Office meeting between President Donald Trump and his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr …
U.S. Halts Military Aid to Ukraine After Oval Office Spat Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Source: Ukraine MoD/21st Mechanized Brigade Political Developments The war in Ukraine entered its fourth year …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (February 28) Read More
U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer made a surprise announcement to the House of Commons on February 25, outlining plans to increase the British defense budget to 2.5 percent per year …
Keir Starmer’s U.K. Defense Spending Pledge Comes with Asterisks Read More
When Germans went to the polls on Sunday, February 23, three main issues appeared to be weighing on the public: high energy costs, a lagging economy, and immigration. Further on …
Will the German Election Herald a New Chapter for its Defense? Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments American and Russian officials met in Riyadh this week to discuss a possible …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (February 21) Read More
A snapshot of recent news from sources around the world on the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Political Developments Ukraine and key European nations insisted on involvement in any peace talks after …
This Week in the Russia-Ukraine War (February 14) Read More