As the clock ticked over the weekend, the full weight of President Trump’s latest round of tariffs descended on global economies, triggering a flurry of
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With more than 6 million residents within its 719 square kilometers, Singapore is one of the world’s most densely populated nations. The land constraints pose
US Defense Secretary fires top military envoy to NATO
Secretary Hegeseth said that there were doubts about Vice Admiral Shoshana Chatfield’s “ability to lead.” She is one of several top-ranking female military officials to
Could France’s Macron be the new leader of Europe?
French President Emmanuel Macron is Europe’s “point man,” and in the absence of a formal German government, he is driving France’s vision of Europe amid
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France’s military sector is one of Europe’s strongest and could play a decisive role in making the continent’s defense sector autonomous. But there are hurdles.
Japan should invest in Philippine base upgrades
Following U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s trip to the Philippines and Japan, Tokyo should seek to deepen relations with Manila and invest in the nine
The 355th and the 336th EFS rotate to Kadena
F-35A Lightning IIs and F-15E Strike Eagles, touched down at Kadena Air Base, April 3-6, 2025, marking the latest round of U.S. Air Force fighter
Postured and Ready: MRF-D 25.3 deploys across the Pacific
Marine Rotational Force – Darwin (MRF-D) 25.3 has commenced its 14th iteration, projecting its operational reach well beyond northern Australia. While most of the force
China hawk Colby confirmed as U.S. defense policy chief
Elbridge Colby, a prominent voice advocating for a more assertive posture against China, has been confirmed as the new Under Secretary of Defense for Policy,
U.S. Military Support to Search and Rescue Efforts in Thailand Conclude
After more than a week of providing crucial assistance to the complex rescue operation in Thailand, the United States military has concluded its support efforts.