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Featured / Geopolitics

Sweden Looks to the Past to Prepare for Its Defense Future

January 26, 2021January 28, 2021 - by Daniel Darling

The long national awakening to a renewed threat presented by Russia has prompted Sweden’s political leadership to dip into its past to prepare for potential future conflict. The new preparations …

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Geopolitics / North America

A Whirlwind Day Sees the Senate Flip and Biden’s Victory Certified, Despite Chaos on the Hill

January 11, 2021January 11, 2021 - by Shaun McDougall

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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Europe / Featured / Geopolitics

British Government Announces Major Defense Spending Boost

November 19, 2020November 19, 2020 - by Daniel Darling

In what may reasonably be described as a surprise, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has announced a major investment package for the Ministry of Defence – marking the largest such …

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Asia / Featured / Geopolitics / Region

Taiwan Cleared for $1.8 Billion Worth of FMS Purchases

October 22, 2020October 22, 2020 - by Daniel Darling

Just a few weeks before the U.S. presidential election, the Trump administration has cleared yet another billion-plus-dollar Foreign Military Sales package for Taiwan. The latest FMS package involves three sales …

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Geopolitics / Middle East

Arms Embargo on Iran Expires

October 19, 2020October 19, 2020 - by Derek Bisaccio

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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Europe / Geopolitics

Greece Commits to Upgrading its Military Capabilities

September 15, 2020 - by Daniel Darling

Faced with an increasingly confrontational situation with neighboring Turkey in the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, Greece is embarking on an upgrade of the Hellenic Armed Forces a decade after the …

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Europe / Geopolitics

Belarus Approaches Crucial Presidential Election

August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 - by Derek Bisaccio

This weekend, Belarus heads to the polls in what is expected to be a blow-out victory for the incumbent president, Alexander Lukashenko, delivering him his sixth consecutive term. While the …

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Asia / Geopolitics / Region

Japan’s AEGIS Ashore Deployment Suspension Raises Questions

June 17, 2020June 17, 2020 - by Daniel Darling

Japan’s abrupt decision to suspend deployment of U.S.-produced AEGIS Ashore missile defense systems amid cost and technical concerns came as a bit of a surprise. Announced by Defense Minister Taro …

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Asia / COVID-19 / Geopolitics / Region

Due to COVID-19, South Korea Plans Fresh Cut to 2020 Defense Budget

June 3, 2020June 3, 2020 - by Daniel Darling

The South Korean government plans to trim around KRW300 billion ($245 million) from the country’s 2020 defense allocation in order to bolster its economic relief effort in light of the …

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Geopolitics / North America

U.S. Follows Through on Open Skies Treaty Withdrawal

May 26, 2020May 26, 2020 - by Shaun McDougall

The White House has announced the U.S. withdrawal from the Open Skies Treaty.  The decision initiates a six-month buffer period before a formal exit takes place.  The Open Skies Treaty …

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