Defence

Freeriders: Spain and Italy Opt Out of NATO Hike

Nordic states arm up as Finland exits landmine treaty, while Spain and Italy resist NATO defence hikes, deepening EU security rift.

NATO: Ottawa’s Pivot to Europe

From Ottawa to Brussels, a new defense partnership shows how quickly allies abandon ship when America's commitment starts to waver.

Under-the-Sea: America First Leaves AUKUS Partners Adrift

Trump’s Pentagon review unsettles AUKUS allies—UK & Australia risk losing U.S. submarine support as America First drives defence shift.

Britain Must Build Defence Tech at Home

Britain promises battle-ready forces by 2027, yet relies on foreign firms to build the quantum computers and AI that will decide future wars.

East African Rift: Europe’s New Fallout With Military Rulers

Great Lakes' pushback against Western Europe sounds familiar to anyone watching the Sahel where military regimes have redrawn the rules of engagement.

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Europe’s AI Factories: Strategic Autonomy or Public Bubble?

As the race to build AI infrastructure accelerates, some experts, including OpenAI’s own chief, warn this investment spree could lead to costly overreach.

Madagascar: A Postcolonial Wave of Francophone Influence Lost

President Rajoelina fled Madagascar on a French military plane as protestors took over the capital. Paris is losing its hold on yet another former territory.

Austria: Mediation, European Security, and the MENA

Austria remains committed to peace, neutrality, and mediation — focusing on European security and strong global partnerships even in the Middle East.

Sex, Skeletons, and Rituals: Marina Abramović’s Balkan Epic

Marina Abramović’s “Balkan Erotic Epic” fuses eroticism, ritual, and spirituality, redefining the body as a sacred, cultural force.

Don’t Poke the Bear: Denmark Plays to Trump on American Arms

Trump’s renewed bid for Greenland pushes Denmark into a costly defense dilemma: funding U.S. arms for Ukraine, not itself.