Military and defense

Germany and the Philippines agree to rapidly finalize a defense pact to address security threats

MANILA, Philippines -- Germany and the Philippines agreed Sunday to rapidly finalize a defense pact that would allow joint military…

2 months ago

Putin often cites Russia’s ‘nuclear doctrine’ governing the use of atomic weapons. But what is it?

Since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, President Vladimir Putin and other Kremlin voices have frequently threatened the West with its…

2 months ago

With uncertainty across the Atlantic, Europe worries about its own security

LONDON -- When Donald Trump suggested during the 2016 presidential campaign that he might not honor a U.S. commitment to…

2 months ago

Prominent Algerian opposition figures blast ‘authoritarian climate’ ahead of presidential election

ALGIERS, Algeria -- Eleven prominent Algerian opposition figures wrote an open letter this week, denouncing “the authoritarian climate” surrounding the…

2 months ago

Israel shoots down a missile fired from Yemen hours after an Israeli strike on Houthi rebels

2024-07-21 19:05:02 JERUSALEM -- The Israeli military said it intercepted a missile fired from Yemen early Sunday, hours after Israeli…

2 months ago

Ex-NATO chief George Robertson to lead a UK defense review, says China among ‘deadly’ challenges

LONDON -- Former NATO leader George Robertson will lead a review of Britain’s military strategy to counter what he calls…

2 months ago