Some U. S. politicians are not happy with a new peace plan for Ukraine and Russia. They say it helps Russia too much. The plan is supposed to end the war. But it asks Ukraine to give up some land and not join NATO. This makes some people worry. They think it's not fair to Ukraine. A few senators said they have big worries about this plan. They said Russia has been t...
Slovakia is asking NATO to enhance its air defenses. This request came from Prime Minister Robert Fico after his meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte. Fico also emphasized that Slovakia will decide its own defense spending plans, even as other NATO members increase their military budgets. Slovakia has been vocal about not fully supporting the EU's approach...
The United States and Saudi Arabia have taken a big step forward in their relationship. President Trump made a big announcement at a fancy dinner with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. He said Saudi Arabia is now a major non-NATO ally. This means the two countries will work even more closely on military and security issues. The dinner was quite the event, with...
A recent proposal by President Donald Trump to end the war in Ukraine has sparked debate. The plan, which is still in draft form, suggests that Ukraine would give up some of its territory to Russia. This idea has been met with resistance, especially from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who has said he will not accept any loss of land. The plan also includes...
The world has seen some big changes lately. Wars and sudden crises have shown how weak our medical supply chains can be. When things go wrong, we need medicines fast. But making and moving them quickly is tough. So, what's the solution? A group of experts got together to figure out which medicines are most important. They wanted to create a list that NATO can use to ...
In a surprising turn, a plan has surfaced that could potentially end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This plan, attributed to a high-profile U. S. figure, suggests that Ukraine might have to make significant territorial concessions to achieve peace. The proposal, which is still in its early stages, includes some controversial points. Firstly, the pl...
NATO's air surveillance is getting a makeover. The Netherlands and other European allies have decided not to go ahead with buying six Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft. This plan was meant to replace the old Boeing E-3A AWACS fleet. The U. S. pulling out of the program earlier this year made this decision inevitable. The E-3A aircraft, which have been in service since t...
The world is on edge as Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic warns of a possible war between NATO and Russia. He says Europe is quickly building up its military power, calling it "defense, " while Russia is getting ready for war. Countries like Finland, Poland, and Romania are spending a lot more on their military, ignoring Russia's attempts to talk things out. This is...
Poland is on the hunt for new submarines, and the UK and Sweden are teaming up to win the deal. The "Orka" program is a big part of Poland's plan to modernize its navy and strengthen its NATO ties, especially with Russia causing trouble. The UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, is pushing hard for Poland to pick Swedish defense company Saab. Saab isn't the only one in ...
Putin's aggressive moves in Ukraine and around NATO borders are a big problem. Just throwing money at defense won't fix it. NATO needs a smart plan, like the Harmel Report from 1967, but updated for today. This new plan should focus on changing Putin's mind and actions, leading to talks and better understanding. NATO's Article 5 is important, but what counts as an a...