Trump-proofing NATO in the face of Russia’s nukes
Although a second Trump presidency is not a foregone conclusion, NATO members are gearing up to Trump-proof the organization and are reviewing their defense strategies.
Asian news from Ukraine
German foreign minister says Russia will face consequences for ‘absolutely intolerable’ cyberattack
SYDNEY (AP) — German’s top diplomat on Friday said Russia will face consequences after accusing its military intelligence service of masterminding an “absolutely intolerable” cyberattack.
Too big to win
It is painfully apparent to anyone of sound mind and judgment that there’s something gravely wrong with America’s current military capacity and our ability to project power in the world.
The PLA’s dangerously double-edged sword
On the eve of China’s President Xi Jinping’s visit to Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron sounded a loud alarm bell when he said “Europe faces imminent danger” and that “things can fall apart very quickly.”
As China’s Xi Jinping visits Europe, Ukraine, trade and investment are likely to top the agenda
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Ukraine, trade and investment are expected to dominate Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s first trip to Europe in five years, as the Asian giant rebuilds its foreign relations after a prolonged absence during the Covid-19 pandemic.
Chinese overcapacity doesn’t square with the facts
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New Zealand says ‘seriously concerned’ by China’s increased Pacific security presence
“China has a long-standing presence in the Pacific, but we are seriously concerned by increased engagement in Pacific security sectors,” Peters said in a speech to the New Zealand China Council on Friday in Wellington. “We do not want to see developments that destabilise the institutions and arrangements that have long underpinned our region’s security.”
Friday Briefing: Hamas Considers Israel’s Proposal
The leader of Hamas’s political wing said that the group was studying Israel’s latest proposal for a deal with a “positive spirit,” and that the group would soon attend a new round of talks in Cairo. His statement raised hope for the stalled effort.