NATO’s Three-Pronged Response To Russian Scare Raises Risk Of A Larger War Andrew Korybko writes on Substack This could be averted if Poland, which commands NATO’s third-largest army and whose new president recently didn’t rule [...] The post NATO’s Three-Pronged Response To Russian Scare Raises Risk Of A Larger War first appeared on The Liberty Beacon.| The Liberty Beacon
Verso la Legge di Bilancio nel nome dell’economia di guerra di Federico Giusti La manovra economica non porterà soldi al welfare, alla sanità e all’istruzione The post Sta per arrivare un bastimento carico… di spese militari first appeared on IN THE NET.| IN THE NET
The drawdown marks the first officially announced step of the Trump administration’s planned pullback of its European force presence. The post What does the US drawdown in Romania mean for European defense? appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
Raportul anual al companiei Microsoft privind apărarea digitală, publicat recent, nu face decât să confirme o tendință îngrijorătoare, deja observată de cercurile de securitate: escaladarea acțiunilor ostile ale Federației Ruse în „zona gri” (grey zone) a conflictului, sub umbrelă războiului hibrid. Creșterea cu 25% a atacurilor cibernetice rusești împotriva statelor membre NATO în ultimul an, […] The post Intensificarea războiului hibrid rusesc: ce relevă analiza Mi...| Digital Forensic Team
Durante una conversazione telefonica tenutasi il 22 ottobre scorso, il Ministro della Difesa finlandese Antti Häkkänen e il suo omologo italiano Guido Crosetto hanno ufficializzato la partecipazione dell’Italia alle Forze Terrestri Avanzate (Forward Land Forces, FLF) della NATO in Finlandia. L’annuncio rafforza il fronte settentrionale dell’Alleanza e rappresenta un passo significativo nella strategia di deterrenza […]| Affarinternazionali
Con l’arrivo dei missili ipersonici le basi dell’estremo Nord devono essere trasformate. Pressioni di Washington per controllare il territorio danese e condividere le spese con i paesi europei| Panorama
I lördags vann vänsterkandidaten Catherine Connolly en jordskredsseger i det irländska presidentvalet. Receptet: folkfrontsstrategi, plånboksfrågor, sociala medier och tydlighet om Gaza.| Flamman
All along we've been told this was about aggressive expansionism and applied a strategy of deterrence. That was wrong.| Responsible Statecraft
For the first time, a Royal Navy warship has been tasked directly by NATO command to monitor a Russian vessel transiting UK waters, marking a notable milestone in Allied maritime cooperation. HMS Duncan was activated by NATO’s Allied Maritime Command (MARCOM), headquartered at Northwood, to shadow the Russian destroyer RFS Vice Admiral Kulakov during a […] The post HMS Duncan shadows Russian warship while under direct NATO command first appeared on Navy Lookout.| Navy Lookout
Rarely are foreign policy scholars and analysts blessed with as crystalline a case study in abject failure as the Western approach to Belarus since 2020. From promoting concrete security interests, advancing human rights to everything in between, there is no metric by which anything done toward Minsk can be said to have worked. But even more striking has been the sheer sense of aggrieved befuddlement with the Trump administration for acknowledging this reality and seeking instead to repair ti...| Responsible Statecraft
Stakes in the joint entity, planned to be operational from 2027 once regulatory approval is secured, are split with Airbus retaining a majority of 35 percent, while Leonardo and Thales will each be allocated 32.5 percent stakes.| Breaking Defense
"Zarah Sultana has been accused of being “childish” by advocating NATO withdrawal, but there's nothing “grown up” about supporting endless wars that have claimed the lives of 100,00s of innocent civilians." The post NATO is a threat to our security first appeared on Labour Outlook.| Labour Outlook
As the Pengaton looks to shift its focus to the Western Hemisphere, the United States must not neglect the Arctic region. The post Three ways the US can build a more lethal fighting force in the Arctic appeared first on Atlantic Council.| Atlantic Council
On his YouTube channel, Australian military commentator Perun describes a recent (unclassified) NATO ACT wargame in which he took part. He includes some excellent comments on the strength and weakn…| PAXsims
There are a number of benefits to a modular aircraft system, and not all of them are to do with making the aircraft reconfigurable. The post FAQ – YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED #4: WHY MAKE A MODULAR AIRCRAFT? appeared first on AERALIS.| AERALIS
Germany has already contracted 35 F-35As, and the additional aircraft would take its planned fleet to 50 airframes. Nearly seven months after German media| The Aviationist
Hours after US President Donald Trump once again threatened Spain with tariffs unless it increased its defence spending, the Spanish government has hit back. ‘The punishment he wants to impose on the Spanish people will end up costing Americans dearly. Spain’s trade balance with the United States is in deficit... The post Spanish government hits back after renewed tariff threats from Donald Trump over defence spending appeared first on Spain in English.| Spain in English
Sok irányba nem kerülhet Putyin, ha Budapestre akar jönni. #budapest #béke #putyin #trump #nato| Helló Magyar
Tényleg annyira félelmetes az amerikaiak szuperfegyvere, hogy Putyin egy NATO-tagállamba jön tárgyalni a békéről? #ukrajna #oroszország #egyesültállamok #budapest| Helló Magyar
The talks "reaffirmed the allied commitments between the US and Poland", says Władysław Kosiniak-Kamysz.| Notes From Poland
Trump 2.0’s Eurasian Balancing Act Has Failed By Andrew Korybko His arrogant and aggressive behaviour towards Russia, India, and China is responsible for this. The global systemic transition to multipolarity is nowadays proceeding along a different trajectory than before due to recent shifts... Read More ›| Voice of East
The Latest Estonian-Russian “Border Scare” Is An Example Of “Reflexive Control” By Andrew Korybko Russia creatively employed “reflexive control” to troll Estonia by placing its officials in a zero-sum dilemma whereby whichever response they’d resort to would advance Russia’s soft power... Read More ›| Voice of East
Merkel’s “Heresy”: Did Poland Help Trigger Ukraine’s War? By Uriel Araujo Angela Merkel’s recent claim that Poland and the Baltic states bear some responsibility for the conflict in Ukraine has caused an uproar. Still, her point — rooted in realist geopolitics... Read More ›| Voice of East
Europe’s Nord Stream Headache: Poland, Germany, And Ukraine Clash Over Pipeline Sabotage By Uriel Araujo The arrest of a Ukrainian national accused of helping blow up the Nord Stream pipelines is deepening mistrust within the EU. As Kiev allegedly pressures Warsaw,... Read More ›| Voice of East
Tomahawks In Ukraine: Why Russia’s Restraint Signals A Managed Escalation Path By Andrew Korybko The precedent set by Russia’s restrained response to Ukraine obtaining the F-16s, which could also be nuclear-equipped, suggests that tensions with the US will remain manageable if... Read More ›| Voice of East
The Recent Sino-US Dispute Over Taiwan’s Post-WWII Status Is A Sign Of The Times By Andrew Korybko As the New Cold War shifts from the US prioritizing Russia’s containment in Europe to China’s containment in Asia, so too is the trend... Read More ›| Voice of East
A Simple Quid Pro Quo Might Explain The Incipient Russian-Azeri Rapprochement By Andrew Korybko Aliyev might respect Russia’s sensitivities in Central Asia by not allowing TRIPP to be used for military purposes, while Putin could help him counterbalance the influence of... Read More ›| Voice of East
Why Does Poland Refuse To Hand Over A Nord Stream Bombing Suspect To Germany? By Andrew Korybko Tusk would defy public opinion, doom the ruling liberal-globalist coalition’s already dismal prospects of remaining in power after fall 2027’s next parliamentary election, and... Read More ›| Voice of East
The Netherlands And Belgium Will Play Crucial Roles In Containing Russia By Andrew Korybko The “race of logistics” between Russia and NATO, which is presently unfolding in the context of their proxy war in Ukraine, will continue even after the conflict... Read More ›| Voice of East
Israel’s Reported Transfer Of US Patriots To Ukraine Won’t Significantly Change Anything By Andrew Korybko It would be regrettable from Russia’s perspective but not surprising if true. Zelensky cla…| Voice of East
Presidential contender subjected to smears for views on foreign policy.| The Electronic Intifada
Authors: Vaibhav Raghunandan, Petras Katinas| Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA)
US President Donald Trump (R) aired frustrations that his efforts to end the Ukraine war are not working with Russian President Vladimir Putin The Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov came out of a meeting in New York in the weekend with the US S secretary of State Marco Rubio showing a thumbs-up sign as he … Continue reading "Ukraine war at crossroads as Trump pulls out"| Indian Punchline
À l’occasion du 500e numéro – et des 20 ans d’existence – de Boxoffice Pro (ex-Côté Cinéma), la rédaction propose de replonger dans les évolutions de l’exploitation cinématographique de ces vingt dernières années, à travers la plume et la parole d’acteurs ou d’observateurs de la filière. John Fithian, ex-président de la fédération des cinémas américains, revient […] The post 20 ans de… cinéma aux États-Unis appeared first on Boxoffice Pro.| Boxoffice Pro
It seems paradoxical that at a time when conflicts and tensions are increasing, policy attention […] The post What future for peace and peacekeeping in a world preparing for war appeared first on Foundation for European Progressive Studies.| Foundation for European Progressive Studies
The post August 2025 — Monthly analysis of Russian fossil fuel exports and sanctions appeared first on Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air.| Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air
Key Points The last two weeks has seen a significant increase in Russian military activity...| International Ops 2025 – OPSGROUP
Been distracted from posting. Trying to prep my long-gestating Big Book on Artificial Intelligence! (Isn't everyone writing one?) But let's zoom in on current events.| CONTRARY BRIN
“Divide and rule” – this old Roman maxim has been well mastered by the Russians. The Kremlin is effectively dividing our society and setting us against Ukraine. How much longer will we stand by and let them do this? For three years, Ukrainians have been pleading with the West to establish a no-fly zone over […]| Open Dialogue Foundation
SVR Revealed That British And French Troops Are Already In Odessa By Andrew Korybko Direct Western intervention in the conflict is now arguably turning into a fait accompli, it’s just a question of…| Voice of East
The war in Ukraine shows that the West has failed to present a decisive, unified, and sustainable strategy to defeat Russia or reshape the international order.| E-International Relations
L'Italia ritarda l'impegno militare secondo standard NATO, generando debiti, rischi e minacciando sicurezza nazionale ed alleanze europee.| Affari Internazionali
Michele Nones, Vice Presidente dell'Istituto Affari Internazionali, è stato ospite della trasmissione "Spazio Transnazionale" in onda su RadioRadicale e| Affari Internazionali
Stephan Kieninger discusses his new book on former Dep Sec of State Strobe Talbott whose belief that both NATO expansion & engagement with Russia were achievable.| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
Romanya Cumhurbaşkanı Nicușor Dan, Yüksek Savunma Konseyi toplantısının ardından Digi24 televizyonunda katıldığı programda gündeme ilişkin açıklamalarda bulundu. Rusya’nın Romanya ve Avrupa için en büyük düşman olmayı sürdürdüğünü iddia eden Dan, ülkesinin bir güvenlik şemsiyesi altında olduğunu ve savaşın Ukrayna sınırlarını aşmasını beklemediğini ifade etti. “Rusya, Batı dünyasına karşı uzun zaman önce savaş başlattı” Rusya’nın...| Harici
Disagreements over Future Combat Air System workshare mean Germany is also looking at teaming up with the UK or Sweden on its future crewed fighter. Disagreements over Future Combat Air System workshare mean Germany is also looking at teaming up with the UK or Sweden on its future crewed fighter.| The War Zone
Article 4 allows member states to call for discussions with allies if they believe their security is threatened. Russian MiG-31 fighter jets violated Estonian airspace over the Gulf of Finland on Sept. 19.| The Kyiv Independent
V souvislosti s útokem ruských dronů na Polsko se objevila debata, jaké jsou reálné záměry Moskvy na západ od ruských hranic. O nutnosti být připraveni na agresi píše ve svém komentáři šéfredaktor Vojtěch Boháč.| VOXPOT: reportáže, které spojují Česko se světem
The Carney Government’s planned military and defence spending will have impacts here at home| The Independent
“Dziel i rządź”, tę starą rzymską maksymę bardzo dobrze przyswoili Rosjanie. Kreml skutecznie dzieli nasze społeczeństwo i konfliktuje nas z Ukrainą. Jak długo będziemy im na to pozwalać? Od trzech lat Ukraińcy błagają Zachód o ustanowienie strefy zakazu lotów nad ich krajem. Choć ukraińska obrona przeciwlotnicza zasadniczo skutecznie uniemożliwiła Rosji panowanie w powietrzu nad Ukrainą, jej […]| Fundacja Otwarty Dialog
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Mit kell tenni, ha katonai konvojba botlunk? És miért csoportosítják át a fél magyar hadsereget? #hadsereg #honvédség #katonaság #nato| Helló Magyar
Operation Eastern Sentry will see Rafales, Eurofighters, more F-16s, and an air defense frigate help protect Poland from future Russian drone incursions. Operation Eastern Sentry will see Rafales, Eurofighters, more F-16s, and an air defense frigate help protect Poland from future Russian drone incursions.| The War Zone
Újabb orosz drón sértette meg a NATO-légteret: a román légierő F–16-osokat riasztott, a lakosságot üzenetben figyelmeztették.| Helló Magyar
Another Russian drone breached NATO airspace, prompting the Romanian Air Force to scramble F-16s and issue an alert to residents.| DailyNewsHungary
Putin's recent remarks are difficult not to interpret as an open threat – but does this truly mean the world must brace for war?| DailyNewsHungary
President Donald Trump said Saturday he believes the Russia-Ukraine war would end if all NATO countries stopped buying oil from Russia and placed tariffs on China of 50% to 100% for its purchases of Russian petroleum.| PBS News
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Six months after Zelenskyy’s historic humiliation in the Oval Office, Trump’s meeting with Putin hopefully signals an end of the Russia-Ukraine war. From a moral point of view, this is to be welcomed, as the war—from both sides—has been morally illegitimate from the outset.| SHTF Plan
(End of the American Dream)—Why are the Europeans organizing a “coalition of the willing” to send peacekeeping troops to Ukraine when the Russians have repeatedly stated that they will never accept any western peacekeeping troops in Ukraine? Are the Europeans just being delusional, or is something else going on here? When I learned that French […]| based underground
From Roosevelt and Stalin’s “Big Two” to Putin and Trump’s ‘Odd Couple’, history might not be repeating itself, but it does feel like it’s having a laugh a…| AnarCom Network
The US was the bulwark of The Alleged West. And even in Europe, everyone who mattered supported NATO, as far as we knew. Looking back now, it’s our acceptance of the whole farce that seems odd. You’d think people would catch on after a few decades, but we never did.| THE EXILED – MANKIND'S ONLY ALTERNATIVE
Christopher Ford argues this is the collapse of the ‘Pivot’ towards Ukraine and the consolidation of the Trump–Putin Axis Two weeks ago, Washington signalled a hard turn against Moscow.…| Ukraine Solidarity Campaign (Кампанія Солідарності з У...
Der Bundesmilliardenschleuder geht der Stoff aus Es ist gelegentlich verblüffend, wie schnell ein Politiker aus dem Himmel der wohlfeilen Wahlversprechen auf den harten Boden der Realität plumpsen kann. Vom Wohlgefühl, Kanzler eines reichen Landes zu werden, der weder Steuern erhöhen noch die Schuldenbremse lockern werden müsse, zu einem von der Finanznot geplagten Sondervermögens-Champion war es kein weiter Weg. Nun spricht Kanzler Fritz von einem Herbst der Entscheidungen, und vorsorg...| Egon W. Kreutzer
In the final days of this lame-duck Congress, before control of the House passes to Republicans in January, Democrats are expected to approve Joe Biden’s request for another $38 billion for the Kyiv regime, its army and its war. Passage of this legislation would virtually guarantee that the U.S. continues ... Read more...| Patrick J. Buchanan – Official Website
After Putin’s speech, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy asked for the accelerated admission of Ukraine to the NATO alliance… This could mean a U.S.-Russia war, which could escalate to World War III and nuclear war, and was something that every U.S. president from Harry Truman to Ronald Reagan saw as his ... Read more...| Patrick J. Buchanan – Official Website
Taiwan has no mutual security treaty with the United States, nor any Article 5 war guarantee that obligates us to defend the island. The U.S.-Taiwan security pact of the 1950s was abrogated in 1979, when Jimmy Carter recognized Beijing as the legitimate government of China. If China invades Taiwan to ... Read more...| Patrick J. Buchanan – Official Website
Early in this war, Russia’s hawks talked openly of the possible use of tactical nuclear weapons. That talk has begun anew. A desperate Vladimir Putin is a dangerous Vladimir Putin, and there …| Patrick J. Buchanan - Official Website
Il compagno Enzo ci segnala questo post della rivista specializzata in materia militare “Analisi Difesa”. E’ una segnalazione opportuna. Perché in giorni in cui ci stanno assordan…| Il Pungolorosso
Putin-Trump: primo round Anchorage, Alaska Fogliolax16 anni fa LEGGI NELL’APP Il sito Italia e il Mondo non riceve finanziamenti pubblici o pubblicitari. Se vuoi aiutarci a c…| Italia e il mondo
Reflections on the Alaska and Washington Summits The first months of Trump’s return to office have been dominated by one question: what will he do about Ukraine? Supporters insist he alone can brin…| Branislav L. Slantchev
Alina Nychyk, Florian Keller | DeFacto
Photo by the European Defence Agency An empty ideological campaign to develop European nationalism and imperialist militarism Spanish We have read numerous articles in the European press like this …| Left wing communism
The spirit going into Alaska will continue to be cautiously optimistic, as long as the parties with most at risk don't get in their own way| Responsible Statecraft
Ulrike Guérot hat sich mit Björn Höcke unterhalten. Politisch überrascht das nicht. Schnell wurde auch der Zweck des Ganzen deutlich.| Salonkolumnisten
Mick Hall covers the upgrade of the U.S. intelligence agency's Wellington operation to "counter the CCP" as another milestone of U.S. meddling in the Asia-Pacific. By Mick Hall in Whangarei, New Zealand Special to Consortium News The opening of a Federal Bureau of Investigations standal| Consortium News
There seems to be confirmation that it's happening but who has most to gain or lose is still a question| Responsible Statecraft
At a time when the West is doubling down on militarism, Slovenia briefly challenged the status quo.| Compact
Zdaj je že dokončno jasno, da posvetovalnega referenduma o nabavljanju orožja in izstopu iz zveze NATO to jesen ne bo. Slovenske politične elite z največjo...| Disenz
Poco dopo l’inizio dell’invasione dell’Ucraina da parte della Russia, commentando la rapida quanto inaspettata unità della risposta occidentale, Ivan Krastev| Affari Internazionali
I know there is a lot of interest in the Jeffrey Epstein story and the new revelations from Tulsi Gabbard about Barack Obama and his team’s efforts to fan the flames of Russiagate. I have been all over the Russiagate matter since 2017. Here is the link to a piece I published on…| The Ron Paul Institute for Peace & Prosperity
Duda’s Rzeszow Remarks Set the Stage For Nawrocki’s Foreign Policy Vision By Andrew Korybko He seemingly expects that this will support his successor’s efforts to turn Poland into a regional power.…| Voice of East
Why Is There Ambiguity Over The US-NATO Arms Arrangement For Ukraine? By Andrew Korybko The Europeans’ compliance or lack thereof will play a crucial role in the conflict’s future course. The offen…| Voice of East
Here’s How Trump Was Manipulated Into Mission Creep By Andrew Korybko Zelensky, anti-Russian US hawks, Melania, and the Mainstream Media each exploited in their own way his false expectation that P…| Voice of East
Trump’s “Major Statement” On Russia Is A Clumsy Attempt To Thread The Needle By Andrew Korybko His threatened secondary sanctions could majorly backfire by harming the US’ own interests. The “major…| Voice of East
It’s the time of the year when we feature some of the smart conversations that occur around the country through the Eisenhower Series College Program. This episode features Erik Sarson and Anna Scott as they examine the strength and importance of allies and partners. Erik is an Army Special Forces officer in the West Virginia National Guard, and he shared insights from his experience with the State Partnership Program. Anna is a British Army officer, and she speaks about the "special relati...| War Room - U.S. Army War College
Die militaristischen Ausgaben der EU und der NATO, Widersprüche und bestehende Bedürfnisse Englisch, Spanisch Von Aníbal und Fredo Corvo Sowohl die Bourgeoisie als auch das Proletariat leben in einer Welt voller Widersprüche. Betrachten wir einige der Widersprüche, die sich aus der Aufrüstung in der EU und der NATO ergeben, sowie die sozialen und klassenbezogenen Spannungen, die […]| Arbeiterstimmen
CIRCOLO DI STUDI DIPLOMATICI LETTERA DIPLOMATICA Piazzale della Farnesina, 1 n. 1403 – Anno MMXXV 00135 Roma ...| Apertacontrada
The UK Strategic Defence Review (SDR) 2025 was published in June 2025; it contains several references to UK special operations forces.| SOF News
Photo by MND via Wikipedia| BulgarianMilitary.com
Naval Strike Missile test on EuroPULS/MARS 3 in Norway redefines coastal defense, boosting NATO's multi-domain power with KNDS, Elbit, and Kongsberg.| Bulgarian Military Industry Review
On August 8, 2024, retired Lieutenant General Ben Hodges, who served as the Commanding General of U.S. Army Europe from 2014 to 2017, visited Carlisle. Michael Neiberg had the pleasure of sitting down with him for a conversation about his latest book, Future War and the Defence of Europe. Their conversation was held at a public presentation at the Midtown Scholar Bookstore in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. We're excited to share this bonus episode of their conversation with you, thanks to the gene...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
Alliances are difficult beasts to manage. Priorities don't always align; gains for some are sacrifices for others. Resources aren't equally provided or distributed. It is a difficult dance for leaders to balance participation in alliances for the greater good while maintaining the strategic autonomy of their sovereign nation. Marcus Antonini spent his year at the U.S. Army War College as a member of the Advanced Strategic Art Program (ASAP) examining the concept of strategic autonomy, primari...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
The Carlisle Scholars Program at the U.S. Army War College is a unique experience for a select seminar of students each academic year. After completing the majority of the academic requirements in an accelerated 10 weeks of course work, the remainder of the year focuses on research, writing, and advising senior leaders. Bernardo Gonzalez-Lazaro Sueiras, Rick Luce and Luigi Valentini are in the studio to explain the results of their study that investigated the issue of interoperability in NATO...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
After all these years, many of the intricacies of the European Union remain a bit of a mystery. Even the relatively straightforward aspects of economic, legal, and regulatory union have many nuances of detail. But when it comes to matters of defense, then things get really complicated. What is the role of the EU in relation to both individual states and NATO, to which most but not all EU members also belong? Fortunately, we have an expert guide in Rear Admiral Henning Faltin, the Military Adv...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
It's time once again to feature some of the smart conversations that occur around the country through the Eisenhower Series College Program. For over 50 years, the Eisenhower Program has reached out to colleges and town halls across the nation to introduce War College students to audiences that are often unfamiliar with members of the U.S. military. This time we have two officers of NATO's northern front in the studio, Norwegian Steinar Dahl and Canadian Eric Landry. They join podcast editor ...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has revived interest in and discussions about NATO. When 31 countries, each with their own national interests and goals, come together, interoperability becomes a driving consideration. Giovanni Corrado and Joel Gleason conducted a study of NATO interoperability and doctrine as their research project for the Carlisle Scholars program at the U.S. Army War College. They join podcast editor Ron Granieri to share the findings of numerous interviews and studies. Wha...| A Better Peace: The War Room Podcast
In Italia è sempre mancato negli ultimi ottanta anni un serio ed efficace impegno per costruire una cultura della difesa e della sicurezza e, oggi, ne| Affari Internazionali
What benefit does the average Canadian gain by having billions of dollars go towards an organization that dismantles peace efforts and promotes war and conflict in all corners of the globe?| Analysis Archives – The Independent
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is set to call on member countries on Monday to increase their missile and air defences by 400 per cent.| Global News
