Have you ever wondered what happens when our undersea cables get damaged? In the Baltic Sea, this has been happening a lot lately. Over the past year and a half, at least 11 undersea cables have been damaged. These cables are really important because they help with global communication and power sup
U. S. President Donald Trump has been vocal about his desire for NATO members to increase their defense spending. He wants them to contribute 5% of their GDP to defense, a significant jump from the current 2% target set in 2014. Trump believes this will reduce the U. S. 's burden in protecting NATO
On a cold Christmas morning in 2024, Estonia's power supply took a hit. The Estlink 2 cable, connecting them to Finland, unexpectedly failed. This left Estonia with only one operational cable, losing nearly two-thirds of its power supply. Although it didn't disrupt services immediately, experts fear
Something fishy is happening in the Baltic Sea! A vital undersea cable between Latvia and Sweden was hurt this past Sunday. Latvia believes it might have been damaged by some outside force. This cable links the Latvian town of Ventspils to Sweden's Gotland island. It's a critical communications line
Lithuania and Estonia, two small Baltic countries, have decided to significantly up their defense spending. They've pledged to allocate five percent of their GDP to defense, starting from 2026. This makes them the highest defense spenders in NATO, passing Poland's current four percent. Why are they
President Trump is back at the World Economic Forum in Davos, but this time he's joining virtually. Just days after returning to the White House, Trump is set to address an international audience. The annual event, known for gathering global leaders, tech experts, and business bigwigs, is also featu
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg once had a different view on defense spending. As the former Dutch prime minister, Mark Rutte, he often failed to meet NATO's 2% GDP defense spending target. But now, heading the world's most powerful military alliance, he has changed his mind. He credits form
A close associate of Russian President Vladimir Putin recently claimed that a nuclear exchange with NATO nearly happened during President Joe Biden's term. This drama unfolded in the tense backdrop of the ongoing Russian-Ukraine conflict. NATO and Russia hold about 90% of the world's nuclear weapons
Imagine if a Russian official suggested that they need a land corridor through countries that are part of NATO. That's exactly what happened recently, when a close ally of President Putin made such a bold claim. Anton Gerashchenko, an advisor to Ukraine's Internal Affairs Minister, shared a clip whe
Ukrainian women living abroad are now allowed to join Poland's Ukraine Legion, a big shift in the war effort. This legion, based in Poland, has started accepting women for the first time. They'll focus on medical and communication roles. This comes as Ukraine faces a shortage of troops. Women have
