Armed Forces Day – Mali Honors Its Defenders on January 20
On January 20, 2026, the Republic of Mali observes Armed Forces Day (Journée des Forces Armées or Fête de l’Armée Malienne), a national public holiday dedicated to celebrating the Forces…
German vice-chancellor weighs deploying EU anti-coercion measures against Trump
The European Union should use its instruments at disposal against Trump’s “economic blackmail”, the finance minister said on Monday. – “European Union must be prepared to use its full arsenal…
Norway advising citizens of preparations for wartime property requisitions
– Thousands of Norwegians are expected to receive letters from the military on Monday informing them that their homes, vehicles, boats and machinery may be requisitioned in the event of…
Britain Between America, Europe and the Arctic Question
Britain today occupies a strategic position unmatched among major Western powers. Outside the European Union yet central to European security through NATO, intelligence networks and bilateral defence ties, London operates…
US will take Greenland because of European ‘weakness’ – treasury secretary
The US needs to take control of Greenland because European nations are too weak to protect the strategic Arctic island in a potential future conflict, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has…
Syria government, Kurdish forces agree sweeping integration to end clashes
Syria and the main Kurdish fighting force struck a wide-ranging deal to bring Kurdish civilian and military authorities under central government control on Sunday, ending days of fighting in which…
Shadows of Power: Trump, Impeachment, and the Race for the 51st State
Every decision of Trump’s current presidency echoes the shadow of his first impeachment and the relentless political campaign against him across the globe. The tale of the 51st American state…
European Allies Warn Tariff Threats Risk Undermining Transatlantic Ties
Statement by Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Norway, Sweden and the United Kingdom As members of NATO, we are committed to strengthening Arctic security as a shared transatlantic interest.…
Macron Pushes for Ceasefire and Syrian Unity in Talks With Damascus
I spoke this morning with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. I expressed to him our deep concern regarding the escalation in Syria and the continuation of the offensive conducted by the…
Spain submits 79 military modernisation programmes for NATO review
The programmes include everything from combat vehicles to radar satellites, although disagreement persists over the percentage of GDP needed. – The bilateral meeting with NATO in Madrid, known as ‘Step…