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Do Syria’s liberators still deserve the terrorist label?
Assad’s downfall was met with unbridled joy and relief among Syrians and Syria’s expatriate community.
Will Donald Trump kill US-UK-Aussie sub defense deal?
Germany on mysterious broken cables in Baltic Sea: ‘It is sabotage’
New Baltic Sea mystery as probe begins into two damaged cables
UK and Germany: Europe must take responsibility for its own security
Woke guns? Banks want weapons badged as a social good
Russia and China’s cooperation in the Arctic is a rising nuclear threat
US accuses China of giving ‘very substantial’ help to Russia’s war machine
In exchange, China is getting top secret Russian military technology.
US offers quiet support for Ukraine after Kursk incursion deals Putin a major embarrassment
President Joe Biden told reporters that Ukraine’s advances inside Russian territory have put Moscow in a tough spot, while acknowledging that the U.S. is talking with Kyiv as the incursion continues.
Ukraine claims sinking of Russia sub in Sevastopol
The “Rostov-on-Don” vessel was earlier damaged by Ukrainian missiles in September, Kyiv’s military says.
Inside the ill-fitting, occasionally chaotic, decidedly solid Biden-Macron relationship
The two leaders will meet in France, with a number of thorny issues and a potential return of Donald Trump, looming in the air.
How Brexit (and Donald Trump) brought Britain and Japan together
Two island nations bookending the Eurasian continent are joining forces to combat the growing threat from neighboring autocracies.
France prepares for naval warfare against an enemy that ‘wants to destroy us’
“Naval combat is becoming increasingly likely,” French rear admiral tells POLITICO in an exclusive interview.
Norway pitches ‘historic boost’ in defense spending
The country aims to double its current defense budget to increase its industrial base and expand its armed forces.
Shrinking Arctic ice redraws the map for internet cable connections
A new 14,500-km subsea cable in the Arctic could reroute data traffic away from vulnerable choke points.
Behind the Macron-Lula bromance
The presidents showered each other with affection and papered over the cracks on the war in Ukraine and a contentious trade pact.
Macron charms Brazil’s Lula with submarines
Brazil is building a submarine fleet with France’s help.
Macron bets on investments and fraternité to charm Lula in first visit to Brazil
The French president hopes to put aside differences with Brazil on trade and the war in Ukraine.
Britain and US race to expand Pacific defense pact before election turmoil
Japan and Canada could join AUKUS before the end of 2024.
Britain’s nuclear sub has 2nd failed missile launch
The Trident missile reportedly landed close to its own test site — and straight into the sea.
American, British forces carry out large-scale strikes on Houthis in Yemen
The U.S. military has launched multiple rounds of preemptive strikes against Houthi anti-ship missile sites.
Inside Biden’s decision to strike the Houthis
The administration had been under pressure to respond to the Iran-backed attacks.
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The stories that captured your attention over the past 12 months.
Where is Navalny? Putin’s nemesis goes missing
Imprisoned Russian opposition leader disappears off the radar as president informally kicks off election campaign.
Is Europe’s new satellite initiative already outdated?
Sovereign communication and satellite capabilities are core to the security of European nations. The European satellite constellation IRIS², however, risks being overtaken before it even launches.
Top American official for Europe is leaving her post
‘It has been an amazing three years, but it’s time. I’m tired,’ Amanda Sloat says after trying to bring the EU and the US closer together amid several crises.
‘Putin will be successful’ if lawmakers cut Ukraine funding, top leaders warn
Senators mostly agree, setting up a showdown with the House.
Australia pushes for EU deal at upcoming trade meeting
Hopes rise that Brussels and Canberra can close the gap on the sidelines of gathering of G7 trade ministers in Japan.
It’s time for Sweden’s navy to grow
Expanding its navy wouldn’t just be the right thing for Sweden, it would also demonstrate that it’s a country NATO allies can depend on.