Imagine this: the head of NATO says the West isn't ready for future challenges. Experts warn that we might face multiple wars at once, and China's military power is growing fast. Now, you'd think the Senate would ask tough questions about these issues during hearings for the next Secretary of Defens
Imagine the Baltic Sea, a place where many don't realize that the lifelines of our digital world - undersea cables - lie hidden. NATO has just launched a new mission to protect these vital cables. This isn't just about internet traffic, but also $10 trillion in daily financial transactions. The miss
Renato Moicano isn't your typical UFC fighter. He's known for his powerful punches, but he's also famous for his words. This Brazilian lightweight often shares his thoughts on politics and economics after fights. Moicano loves the writings of Ludwig von Mises and believes in freedom of speech. His u
NATO leans heavily on space technology for its missions, but a big worry is cyber threats. Why? The supply chain isn't well-managed, and old systems are easy targets. Experts agree that better rules and management are a must. Early threat detection and safeguarding crucial data should be at the top
Ever thought about how the internet works under the sea? There's a whole network of cables carrying most of the world's internet traffic. But they're not safe from accidents or attacks. In February 2024, a missile hit in the Red Sea damaged some of these cables, showing just how fragile our global i
Prime Minister Keir Starmer is planning a defense agreement with the European Union to support Ukraine, in case Donald Trump halts U. S. aid. This move is a big deal because it shows what Europe is expecting from Trump's second term. They're trying to strengthen Ukraine's defenses before Trump takes
NATO's Allied Command Transformation (ACT) has come up with an intriguing idea called "cognitive warfare. " This concept is about influencing and shaping perceptions, beliefs, and behaviors in the context of war. It's a hot topic among scholars, but it's tough to pin down a single, clear definition
Donald Trump, the newly elected president, has been making headlines with his bold statements on various issues. In a recent interview, he discussed his plans for trade, justice, and immigration. Trump isn't sure if his tariffs on imports from countries like Mexico and Canada will raise prices for A
Imagine having a group of friendly robots patrolling the oceans to keep important underwater cables safe. This is what NATO is planning! These aren't just any robots; they're unmanned surface vessels (USVs) designed to watch over crucial naval zones. Think of them like security cameras on streets, b
NATO's top boss, Mark Rutte, has been urging European countries to step up their defense spending. This comes as Donald Trump is set to return to the White House. Trump had previously criticized NATO allies for not spending enough on defense, which hurt trust among the allies. Back in 2014, after R
