In response to escalating geopolitical tensions and a shifting global security landscape, the European Union (EU) has unveiled an ambitious plan to bolster its defence capabilities. Dubbed the “ReArm Europe” initiative, this strategy aims to mobilize up to €800 billion by 2030 to enhance Europe’s military readiness and reduce reliance on external allies. The policy
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At the Arctic Event 2025 in Lapland, the Finnish defence group Patria unveiled its latest defence innovations, highlighting two major systems: the ARVE truck-mounted 155 mm self-propelled howitzer and the FAMOUS light armored tracked vehicle prototype. Also in Rovaniemi, Patria showcased its passive air surveillance platform MUSCL. At the Arctic Event 2025 in Lapland, organized
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In mid-March 2025, British Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer unveiled a bold initiative: the formation of a new “Coalition of the Willing.” This coalition aims to unify European nations and global allies in a concerted effort to support Ukraine amidst its ongoing conflict with Russia. Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, dismissed Starmer’s plan as “a
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The support provided by US President Donald Trump’s administration to the same far-right forces that Moscow’s genocidal regime has overtly and covertly backed for years has caused growing alarm across Europe. In the Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania, right-wing populist parties — like elsewhere in Europe — have steadily increased their support in
The administration of United States President Donald J. Trump, in office for approximately two months, has already brought significant changes to U.S. diplomacy—far exceeding initial consensus forecasts. This is an undeniable fact. This analysis draws on exchanges with officials, diplomats, and researchers from previous U.S. administrations, as well as decades of conversations with American officers.
What really drove the Kremlin during the Cold War—wild-eyed dreams of global communism, or cold-blooded fear for its own survival? The answer matters because the same instincts may still shape Moscow’s next moves. According to Melvyn P. Leffler, the binary view of ideology versus security is overly simplistic. Understanding the Kremlin’s motivations is crucial to
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Following the 2024 Nordic Defence Cooperation Agreement, Finland, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden are tightening their alliance with a technical pact to standardise ammunition certification. The goal is to simplify joint procurement and ensure seamless interoperability across the Nordic NATO members. Denmark has selected Nammo, a Norwegian-Finnish defence company, to recommence its ammunition production in Jutland.
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