Defense
The Quad is going beyond military exercises — and China is watching
Over the years, the Quad has been incorrectly called an “Asian NATO,” especially when it comes to security concerns about another big power in the region — China. The Quad, or the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, comprises four big, democratic economies: the United States, Japan, India and Australia. Over the years, the Quad has been incorrectly […]
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Putin needs to be stopped in the battlefield — not with sanctions, says ex-president of Lithuania
It’s important to beat Russian President Vladimir Putin on the battlefield in Ukraine, as international sanctions alone won’t work, former president of Lithuania Dalia Grybauskaite told CNBC. “From the very beginning of the war, I [have] said that [Putin] only understands the language of strength, and he can be stopped [only] on the battlefield — […]
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DOJ says the U.S. and allies have frozen $30 billion of Russian elites’ assets, $300 billion of Moscow bank funds
The 106m-long and 18m-high super luxury motor yacht Amadea, one of the largest yacht in the world is seen after anchored at pier in Pasatarlasi for bunkering with 9 fuel trucks, on February 18, 2020 in Bodrum district of Mugla province in Turkey. Anadolu Agency | Getty Images The Department of Justice said Wednesday that […]
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NATO reaches a deal with Turkey to admit Sweden and Finland, secretary-general says
Stoltenberg has said NATO’s updated Strategic Concept will likely refer to Russia as the “most significant and direct threat” to security. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images WASHINGTON — NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Tuesday that the world’s most powerful military alliance reached a deal to admit Sweden and Finland after resolving the concerns of […]
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Can war be net-zero? NATO pledges massive revamp of energy-guzzling equipment
A naval exercise led by U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa, and executed by the NATO Naval Striking and Support Forces, in the Baltic Sea on June 6, 2022. Russia’s onslaught in Ukraine is almost certain to eclipse other security concerns at NATO’s Madrid summit this week. Jonathan Nackstrand | Afp | Getty Images The super-polluting military […]
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NATO’s plan to label China as a systemic challenge is particularly significant, says think tank
ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Charles Edel of the Center for Strategic and International Studies discusses the military alliance’s first new strategy concept in a decade and says it’s sending a “big signal.” Source
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NATO set to increase its high-readiness forces to over 300,000 in massive military buildup
Stoltenberg has said NATO’s updated Strategic Concept will likely refer to Russia as the “most significant and direct threat” to security. Anadolu Agency | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg on Monday said the military alliance is poised to increase the number of its high-readiness forces to well over 300,000 as part […]
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Russia’s neighbors fear NATO’s defense plans are not fit for purpose and they could be quickly overrun
Lithuanian President Gitanas Nauseda has said he plans to bring up a stand-off with Russia at this week’s NATO summit. Picture Alliance | Picture Alliance | Getty Images Everything changed when Russia invaded Ukraine and NATO’s defense strategy must now account for the new security environment on Europe’s eastern flank. That’s the coordinated message from […]
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‘I’m outraged:’ Women react to Roe v. Wade ruling outside of Supreme Court
Protesters demonstrate outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., after Roe v. Wade was overturned on June 24th, 2022. Amanda Macias | CNBC WASHINGTON – Politely sidestepping through a crowd of hundreds gathered outside the nation’s highest court, a group of teenage girls hoisted their hastily-made posters in the air and joined in the […]
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Jordan’s king says he would support a Middle East version of NATO
Jordan’s King Abdullah said he would support the formation of a Middle East military alliance similar to NATO, and that it can be done with countries that are like-minded. Thomas Kronsteiner | Getty Images News | Getty Images Jordan’s King Abdullah II said he would support the formation of a Middle East military alliance similar […]
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