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Diplomacy and trade, security and defence, energy and infrastructure, institutions and regional developments.
The European Commission has proposed a €2 trillion EU budget for 2028 to 2034. Germany, Denmark, the Netherlands, Austria, Finland and Sweden want it cut by several hundred billion euros — with greater priority for security and defence, competitiveness, innovation and the fight against irregular migration.
29 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
Recent discussions about artificial intelligence have focused increasingly on security risks and whether the development of the most advanced systems should be slowed. Anthropic chief executive Dario Amodei has called for greater caution, a position also supported by Elon Musk and other technology leaders. US President Donald Trump has rejected a broader slowdown, arguing that the United States cannot afford to lose its technological lead over China. China has become central to this debate beca
14 Sept 2026 · 8 min read
On Sunday, 6 September, voters in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt will elect a new state parliament. The AfD is polling at around 40% and is expected to become the largest political force by a considerable margin. Depending on how many smaller parties enter parliament, it could also secure enough seats to lead a state government for the first time. The party’s growth has produced sharply different interpretations. Critics point to radical representatives, controversial positions and the class
5 Sept 2026 · 9 min read
Recent droughts across Europe have reduced water levels on major rivers, including the Rhine and Danube. Low water has restricted inland shipping, increased transport costs and affected power generation. The Rhine is particularly important because it connects major European ports with some of the continent's largest chemical, steel and petrochemical production sites. The infrastructure along the river supports industrial supply chains that extend from bulk raw materials to more specialized manu
8 Aug 2026 · 5 min read
Ukraine recently announced its intent to acquire the Saab Gripen E as part of its long-term air force modernisation. The aircraft is a single-engine fighter developed by Swedish manufacturer Saab, built around distributed operations, software adaptability and integrated sensing. This article looks at the operational concept behind the aircraft and the technical decisions built around it. Distributed Operations and the BAS 90 Concept The Gripen E's design traces back to a Cold War doctrine de
8 Jun 2026 · 5 min read
Much of the recent discussion around Germany’s defence expansion has focused on military spending, procurement figures, tanks, ammunition production, and weapons deliveries. But Germany’s current defence expansion increasingly extends beyond procurement alone. For decades after the Second World War, much of the country’s industrial and research base remained largely separate from military development. Defence production stayed concentrated around a relatively small number of specialised compan
15 May 2026 · 6 min read
Recent military exchanges in the Middle East have renewed attention on the role of military capability in modern conflict. Much of the discussion has focused on the effectiveness of airstrikes, the growing use of drones, and the ability of air defence systems to intercept incoming missiles. The current conflict highlights how different forms of military capability can operate simultaneously. The United States and Israel rely on highly advanced intelligence networks, precision air power, and nav
8 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
For decades, the Arctic was treated as a blank space on security maps—a region defined by ice, isolated warning stations, and submarine patrol routes. Military presence was minimal, and for most governments the High North played a marginal role in defense planning. That detachment is ending. As sea ice retreats and commercial infrastructure expands, the Arctic has become a zone of military monitoring, strategic positioning, and intensified early-warning operations. This article outlines the sec
9 Jan 2026 · 7 min read
14 Oct, 03:40 · Geopolitics & Security
Three Yandex data centres hit by drone attacks
14 Oct, 03:20 · Geopolitics & Security
Trump says Russia and Ukraine agreed to stop attacking energy infrastructure
9 Oct, 07:40 · Geopolitics & Security
Kremlin says Russia favors a long-term settlement over separate deals
5 Oct, 10:50 · Geopolitics & Security
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will stay closed until U.S. meets seven conditions
2 Oct, 08:40 · Geopolitics & Security
USS Theodore Roosevelt strike group deploys towards the Middle East
28 Sept, 08:00 · Geopolitics & Security
Counter-terrorism police take over investigation near RAF Fairford
27 Sept, 19:00 · Geopolitics & Security
Swiss voters reject stricter neutrality rules
27 Sept, 14:00 · Geopolitics & Security
Putin says talks could resume after Duma elections
23 Sept, 21:00 · Geopolitics & Security
Football and Israel shape campaigning in Morocco's election
23 Sept, 18:00 · Geopolitics & Security
OpenAI to give Ukraine cyber defence tools
