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Spain to Block Arms Shipments to Israel via Ports and Airspace
Spain is intensifying its pressure on Israel by prohibiting Israel-bound ships and aircraft carrying weapons from utilizing Spanish ports and airspace.
Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez...
Lessons from a Naval Arms Race: How the U.S.-China could Avoid the Anglo-German Trap
The U.S.-China competition is intensifying in the Indo-Pacific, especially in the maritime domain, and it is increasing the risk of a dangerous miscalculation. Both...
“Leave Now”: Israel Warns Civilians as Troops Push Into Gaza City
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The Israeli military has intensified its offensive on Gaza City, ordering mass evacuations and bombing high-rise towers as ground forces advance deeper into...
Putin Warns Foreign Troop Deployments Would be “Legitimate Targets”
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As Ukraine’s European allies debate post-war security guarantees, divisions remain stark between Kyiv and Moscow over the role of foreign forces. France has rallied...
Baltic Allies Brace as U.S. Prepares to Slash Security Assistance
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For years, the U.S. has provided European allies, particularly NATO’s eastern flank states, with training and equipment under Section 333, a defense authority designed...
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,...
Kremlin Rejects Western Troop Deployment for Ukraine Security
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The Kremlin has firmly rejected Western-led security guarantees for Ukraine, stating that foreign military contingents cannot ensure the country’s security and insisting any...
Pentagon Warns Venezuela After Fighter Jets Approach Destroyer
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Venezuelan F-16 fighter jets conducted a provocative overflight of a U.S. Navy destroyer in international waters, prompting a sharp Pentagon warning against further...
Germany Cautious on Postwar Ukraine Security Mission
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Germany has postponed a decision on participating in a proposed postwar international force for Ukraine, emphasizing the need for clarified conditions—including the scope...
Ukraine Allies Unify Air, Sea, and Land Support, Costa Confirms
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European Council President António Costa announced that Ukraine’s allies are intensifying efforts to bolster security guarantees across air, sea, and land domains while...