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Russia-Belarus Drills Near NATO Border Spark Tensions After Drone Breach
Russia and Belarus have commenced a significant joint military exercise, designated "Zapad-2025," on Friday, situated on NATO's borders and involving drills across both nations...
Germany’s Army Must Double in Size to Meet NATO Targets, Chief Says
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Germany’s army requires an additional 100,000 active troops to meet NATO’s new readiness targets amid growing concerns over Russian aggression, according to a...
NATO Articles 4 & 5: Could the Ukraine War Trigger Collective Defense?
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk announced that he requested NATO consultations under Article 4 after Poland shot down 19 drones during a significant Russian...
Poland Activates NATO Defenses After Russian Drones Violate Airspace
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Poland scrambled NATO and national air defenses to shoot down multiple drones that violated its airspace during a major Russian attack on western...
Between Power and Principles: What China’s Military Parade Means for EU Strategic Autonomy
China, the world’s largest authoritarian state, held its largest-ever Victory Day parade on September 3, 2025. The event showcased cutting-edge missiles, advanced fighter jets,...
Putin Backs Ukraine’s Bid to Join EU — But Still Bars NATO Path
NEWS BRIEF: Russian President Vladimir Putin stated he does not oppose Ukraine joining the European Union but reiterated strong opposition to NATO membership. He...
All NATO members meet 2% defence spending goal, but only three surpass new 3.5% target
BackgroundNATO allies agreed in 2014 to spend at least 2% of GDP on defence by 2024, a benchmark pushed strongly by Washington, particularly under...
Ukraine sees battlefield data as ‘priceless’ card to secure Western backing
BackgroundSince Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine has not only fought on the battlefield but also turned digital technology and data into critical assets....
Poland and the United States: An Alliance for International Stability
From NATO’s eastern frontier to the energy corridors of the Baltic, the partnership between Poland and the United States has become one of the...
Is it Time for a European Army?
Many have anticipated Trump’s meeting with Putin in Alaska with great attention last week (8/19/2025). After all, it was the first time that both...