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During his recent trip to NATO, President Trump demonstrated a clear desire to be recognized as a global peacemaker, despite a complicated history of foreign policy promises and failures. In under 24 hours in the Netherlands, Trump secured a cease-fire between Israel and Iran, got NATO to agree to increased
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The Liberal Party's recent agenda, championed by Prime Minister Mark Carney, has taken a significant shift to the right. Since assuming office, Carney has implemented a range of policies that would have been unrecognizable just a few months ago, when Justin Trudeau was at the helm. These policies
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the West of encouraging separatism in Russia, while attacking NATO for increasing its defense spending, citing Moscow's "aggressiveness." Putin made these comments during a speech at the Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) summit in Minsk, Belarus. He also criticized Western nations
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Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a reduction in Russia's military spending on Friday, even as Nato states are increasing their defense budgets. Putin attributed Russia's current defense outlay of 13.5 trillion rubles to inflation, stating that it had been "paid for with inflation."
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As Canada commits to reaching NATO's 2 per cent defence spending target, a strengthened Canadian Armed Forces won't just enhance the country's security, but also reinforce the international order. However, following through on this vision will require reinvestment in Canada's diplomatic capacity,
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US President Donald Trump's defence budget request for 2026 marks a significant shift in military priorities, with a focus on funding his marquee missile defence shield and increasing spending on high-tech missiles and drones. The proposal, which includes a $892.6 billion defence and national security budget request,
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As the UK faces rising threats from nuclear-armed nations, cyber attacks, and terrorism, the government has warned of the possibility of conflict on home soil for the first time in years. In response to this escalating threat, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has pledged to significantly increase the country'
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The Nato summit in the Hague was overshadowed by a stark irony, as Donald Trump's call for increased European defence spending translated into reality, while leaving the alliance's eastern flank with a sense of unease. Amidst the celebration of Trump's big win, the Baltic
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NATO leaders have taken a united stance against Russia, citing the country's expensive and provocative military spending as a potential path to regime collapse. According to Polish Foreign Minister Radoslaw Sikorski, who attended a summit in the Hague this week, President Putin's military buildup could lead
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President Trump has hailed the Nato summit as a "big win" for western civilisation, touting the alliance's decision to increase defence spending to 5% of GDP. The US president claimed success at the Nato summit in The Hague, where he praised the commitment by Nato allies
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European defence industry stocks are soaring, driven by a growing perception of increased security threats and investments in defence capabilities. Babcock, a leading nuclear submarine contractor, has made a triumphant return to the FTSE 100, with its stock climbing 13% after announcing a £200m buyback and raising profit targets. This
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Nato leaders, including US President Donald Trump, have endorsed a significant increase in defence spending to 5% of GDP by 2035. This move comes against the backdrop of a contentious Nato summit, where Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is meeting with Trump to discuss the purchase of US weapons,
