The year commences, but with deep foreboding The global outlook notwithstanding, India may face its share of internal problems in 2024 The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024
Germany pushes for inter-governmental agreement for submarine deal with India The race for the Indian Navy’s P-75I procurement deal, expected to cost upwards of ₹45,000 crore, is between Germany and Spain, and the process has been considerably delayed The Hindu · Jan 28, 2024
Finland Elects New President Amidst Shifting Geopolitical Landscape Voters in Finland are electing a new president amid a changing geopolitical landscape. Learn about the candidates and Finland's current security situation. Top News · Jan 28, 2024
The threatened return of Donald Trump endangers the UK’s most vital interests British politicians are deluding themselves if they think that the so-called ‘special relationship’ will protect us The Guardian - UK · Jan 28, 2024
Finland Elects President Amid Tensions With Russia Finns head to the polls Sunday to elect a new president, an office whose importance has grown following increased tensions with neighbouring Russia since the invasion of Ukraine. International Business Times · Jan 28, 2024
Biden administration plans billion F-16 sale to Turkey The Biden administration plans to sell F-16 fighter jets to Turkey, following Turkey's approval of Sweden's NATO membership. Congress is expected to approv... Top News · Jan 27, 2024
US approves $23bn sale of F-16 war planes to Turkey The sale follows Turkey’s decision to ratify Sweden’s NATO membership The Guardian - AU · Jan 27, 2024
Morality and reality: the key problems facing UK military recruiters Calls to prepare for war butt up against record on recent conflicts, pay and conditions, and changing youth culture The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024
Finland presidential frontrunner says its foreign policy is ‘existential’ Alexander Stubb says Ukraine invasion spurred his candidacy, as far-right opponent gains ground before Sunday’s vote The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024
Downing Street defends defence spending as US navy chief calls for UK to ‘reassess’ US navy secretary Carlos Del Toro reportedly said ‘sacrifices’ had been made in the British Army Evening Standard · Jan 26, 2024
Turkey Ratifies Sweden's NATO Membership, Hungary Remains the Last Turkey ratifies Sweden's NATO membership, bringing the Nordic nation closer to joining the military alliance. Hungary remains the only ally yet to ratify. Top News · Jan 26, 2024
‘Voters are looking for a mini-Niinisto’: Finland braces for new president Under Sauli Niinisto, Finland’s relationship with Russia changed as the Nordic nation became a critical European power. Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2024
US ‘disappointed’ Hungary taking so long to approve Sweden joining Nato Washington’s ambassador says Budapest is ‘really alone’ and describes its foreign policy as a ‘fantasy’ The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024
Why are European defence leaders talking about war? Intractable combat in Ukraine and Middle East has planners fearing the worst, but a returning President Trump would add to the volatility The Guardian - UK · Jan 26, 2024
Al Jazeera · Jan 25, 2024 Swedish PM Kristersson agrees to meet Hungary’s Orban for talks on NATO bid After ratification by Turkey, Hungary is the only country left effectively holding up Sweden’s NATO membership.
Evening Standard · Jan 25, 2024 Britain DOES need 'citizen army': Military experts back Army chief's call amid row with No10 Rishi Sunak's spokesman said the call was 'not helpful' but experts warn the world is getting more dangerous
The Guardian - UK · Jan 25, 2024 Denmark admits role in Nato airstrikes on Libya that killed 14 civilians in 2011 In first such admission, previously secret document says Danish aircraft participated in attacks linked to civilian deaths
Top News · Jan 24, 2024 Hungary's Approval of Sweden's NATO Membership Delays Continues Learn about Hungary's delay in approving Sweden's bid to join NATO and the role of Prime Minister Viktor Orbán in this crucial decision.
Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2024 When did the UK have conscription and could it make a return? All you need to know about the National Service proposed by the Tory government
The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2024 Why is Orbán blocking Sweden’s entry to Nato – and what happens next? After Turkey’s parliament ratified Sweden’s membership of the military alliance, attention turns to Hungary, the final hurdle
The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2024 Orbán reaffirms backing for Swedish Nato bid as allies’ patience runs low Hungarian parliament yet to sign off on application despite repeated promises not to hold up process alone
The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2024 Army chief says people of UK are ‘prewar generation’ who must be ready to fight Russia Ministry of Defence clarifies it has no plans for conscription after Gen Sir Patrick Sanders says UK should take steps to place society on war footing
Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2024 New NATO member Finland set to pick president after 12 years of Niinisto As war rages in Ukraine, the Nordic nation’s new leader’s trickiest challenges are likely to regard Russia.
Evening Standard · Jan 24, 2024 British military chief in 'citizen army' call to prepare country for land war But General Sir Patrick Sanders says even that would be 'not enough' as he points to national mobilisations among allies in eastern and northern Europe
The Guardian - UK · Jan 24, 2024 The Trump revival will force Starmer to acknowledge the sheer folly of Brexit It’s hard to imagine the vindictive despot and the former human rights lawyer enjoying a ‘special relationship’, says Guardian columnist Rafael Behr