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SAAB 80 years in Finland, three pictures

From Bofors Guns to Silent Sensors: Saab’s 80 Years in Finland

Business, History

Saab’s Finnish history began in defence, became part of everyday life through hundreds of thousands of cars and has now returned to high technology at remarkable speed. From Bofors guns and Winter War aircraft to Draken fighters, Uusikaupunki convertibles, naval combat systems and three-kilogram electronic warfare sensors, Finland has become one of Saab’s most deeply

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Stalin Is Back, and the Message Is for Russia’s Neighbours

History, News, Politics

The rehabilitation of Joseph Stalin has moved from the fringes of Russian politics into public space, schools, museums and law. Statues are multiplying, Stalin has returned to the Moscow Metro, and a majority of Russians now describe him positively. The Kremlin’s version is selective: Stalin appears as the victorious commander, industrialiser and builder of a

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Russia Still Sending Disabled Recruits to War as Manpower Strain Persists

History, News

Russia’s war in Ukraine has entered a grinding, manpower-hungry phase. Evidence from independent Russian outlets, European reporting, and official assessments points to a clear pattern: men who should have been medically exempt, including those with physical illnesses, mental health conditions, and even intellectual disabilities, are being sent into the war. History shows that armies under

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Visit of Pope Leo XIV to Lebanon, Beirut, December 1st, 2025 (Image: Shutterstuck)

Vatican’s Role in War and Peace

Diplomacy, History

For more than a century, popes have attempted to influence the hard calculus of war: mobilisations, ceasefires, intelligence backchannels, nuclear thresholds and geopolitical realignments. Despite possessing no army, the Holy See has often functioned as a strategic mediator — a unique actor able to interact with military powers during crises when other channels were frozen.

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The 1975 Helsinki Conference Planted the Seeds of a Revolution in Eastern Europe

Diplomacy, History

In the midst of Cold War détente, an unlikely diplomatic milestone took shape in Helsinki, Finland. From 30 July to 1 August 1975, 35 nations – every European country, except Albania, plus the United States and Canada – convened for the Conference on Security and Co-operation in Europe (CSCE). The most dramatic manifestation of the

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The Secret War on Iran: Decades of Sabotage, Sanctions, and Strikes

Analysis, Crises, History, Politics

For over four decades, the Islamic Republic of Iran has been under siege—not just through sanctions and speeches, but via a relentless, largely undeclared campaign of sabotage, cyberwarfare, assassinations, and airstrikes. Orchestrated primarily by Israel and the United States, this “secret war” has targeted Iran’s nuclear ambitions, military infrastructure, and top scientists with precision and

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Soviet tank in Afghanistan.

The Kremlin’s Gambit: Understanding Soviet Motivations in the Cold War

History, Politics

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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Permanent NATO Deployment in Lithuania: 4800 Troops

History, News

NATO is bolstering its eastern defences with permanent troop deployments in Lithuania, Finland, and Romania, directly addressing the evolving security dynamics along Russia’s borders. A tiny hill of crosses symbolizes enduring Lithuanian resistance against the Eastern aggressor. German Defence Minister Boris Pistorius announced at the Munich Security Conference in February 2025 that Germany will station

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From Airplanes to Drones – The History of Lithuanian Defence Industry

Business, History

Lithuania’s defence industry traces its origins back to the interwar period when the country was establishing its sovereignty and building its military capabilities. In the 1930s, Lithuania focused on developing its military infrastructure and industries, including aviation. Today, it is back in the air, specializing in cybersecurity and drones. Before Lithuania declared its independence in

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