Trump says he fears Iran’s next leader could be ‘as bad as the previous person’ US president suggests worst-case result of assassination would be regime change that fails to relieve repression The Guardian - UK · Mar 3
Trump spent months pushing NATO allies away, so France quietly built a nuclear alliance without him They are taking matters into their own hands now. We Got This Covered · Mar 3
Inside Macron’s new deterrence strategy: 8 European allies, 1 French nuclear button France is moving to tie its nuclear deterrent strategy more closely with European allies while keeping full control over any strike decision The Independent UK · Mar 3
US Air Force sergeant in uniform makes video ranting against US. Who is Melissa Mece? An active-duty Air Force sergeant in the US military, working for NATO in Italy, is going viral as she was seen giving her geopolitical opinion on US and its relationship with other countries, as she called her commander-in-chief 'the Cheeto'. The member has been identified as Melissa Mece. The video… The Times of India · Mar 3
Drone attacks on British base in Cyprus spark concern, but no NATO or EU response Cyprus is one of four EU countries that are not NATO members – but the UK, which has sovereign bases on the island, is. Euronews · Mar 3
Tehran vows to strike European countries if they join Iran war In an official announcement in Tehran on Tuesday, the Iranian foreign ministry spokesperson said that any action by Europeans will be regarded as an “act of war” and met with a response targeting Europe's cities. Euronews · Mar 3
Welcome to the ‘gray zone’ − home to nefarious international acts that fall short of outright conflict Hostile acts don’t always arrive with a clear signature. The Conversation · Mar 3
Trump rebukes Starmer over UK refusal to back strikes on Iran US president says ‘relationship is not what it was’ after PM defends decision not to allow use of British bases The Guardian - UK · Mar 3
Germany's Merz on high-stakes Washington trip amid Iran fallout German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has arrived in Washington – the first European leader to visit President Donald Trump since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran. The high-stakes visit to the White House is Merz's third since taking office. Radio France Internationale · Mar 3
US-Israel-Iran War Escalates After British Military Base in Cyprus Targeted: What We Know So Far The US-Israel-Iran conflict has intensified, drawing in multiple countries and raising concerns of a broader war. International Business Times UK · Mar 2
France to increase nuclear arsenal and European weapons cooperation, Macron says French president says Paris could deploy nuclear-capable fighter jets to countries such as Germany and Poland The Guardian - UK · Mar 2
‘Destruction is not the same as political success’: US bombing of Iran shows little evidence of endgame strategy Shortly after the opening salvo of U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran on Feb. 28, 2026 – with missiles targeting cities across the country, some of which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – President Donald Trump declared the objective was to destroy Iran’s military capabilities and give rise to a change… The Conversation · Mar 2
2 Stocks to Buy as The World Enters a New ‘Era of War’ With wars becoming the new normal, Lockheed Martin and Agnico Eagle Mines look like two stocks worth having in the portfolio. Barchart · Mar 2
France to increase nuclear warheads as part of shared plan to protect Europe President Emmanuel Macron says France would increase the number of its nuclear warheads and cooperate with eight European countries to help protect the continent as key NATO ally Washington turns away. Radio France Internationale · Mar 2
Euronews · Mar 2 Macron orders nuclear warhead increase and unveils 'forward deterrence' plan for Europe Speaking from France’s ballistic-missile submarine base in Brittany, the French president said he “will never hesitate” to protect the country’s “vital interests” and promised “circumstantial deployments” with European allies.
The Independent UK · Mar 2 Macron to update France’s nuclear deterrence doctrine in a speech closely watched by European allies Allies are watching as President Emmanuel Macron prepares to update the country’s nuclear doctrine and spell out how French nuclear weapons fit into Europe’s security
Radio France Internationale · Mar 2 France draws nuclear red lines as Macron explores wider European deterrence role As doubts grow over US reliability, the French president is set to unveil his plans at a nuclear submarine base in Brittany, proposing closer cooperation with allies while insisting ultimate control will remain in Paris.
The Independent UK · Mar 2 France’s nuclear capability in numbers as Macron updates deterrence doctrine President Emmanuel Macron is set to explain how France’s nuclear deterrent protects France and, in his view, helps protect Europe
Fortune · Feb 28 Iran is now on 'death ground' amid existential threat from U.S. attacks and could 'go big' in retaliation, former NATO commander warns Iran could close the Strait of Hormuz or conduct terrorist attacks against Americans in the region and elsewhere, said retired Admiral James Stavridis.
Euronews · Feb 27 Suspected Russian drone neutralised near French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in Sweden The Swedish army immediately activated a jamming system and put an end to the incident. At no time was the aircraft carrier in any danger, according to the Swedish Navy.
The Times of India · Feb 27 Why Pakistan and Afghanistan are fighting: History of Kabul–Islamabad standoff and the ‘graveyard of empires’ narrative Pakistan conducted air strikes in Afghanistan, escalating border tensions and leading to retaliatory actions by Taliban forces. This marks a serious confrontation, rooted in historical ties, the TTP's presence, and the disputed Durand Line. Both nations exchanged claims of casualties and territorial gains amidst declarations of 'open war'.
TechRadar · Feb 27 iPhone and iPad approved by NATO for up to “restricted” level of classified data - 'a level of government certification no other consumer mobile device has met' iPhones and iPads running iOS 26 and later become the first consumer devices approved to handle NATO Restricted data.
The Independent UK · Feb 27 Germany warns of ‘possible escalation’ between Nato and Russia in Baltic Sea IN FULL
The Independent UK · Feb 27 Nato faces ‘rapid threat’ from Russia in the Baltic Sea, says Germany’s top admiral ‘The expectation is high that a possible escalation will occur in the maritime domain,’ warns Vice Admiral Kaack
Radio France Internationale · Feb 27 Drone incident near French carrier in Sweden points to possible Russian link A suspected Russian-linked drone incident near a French aircraft carrier in Swedish waters has underlined rising tensions and evolving security threats Europe's Baltic region.