Putin faces ‘nukes on his doorstep’ as NATO country lifts long-standing weapons ban
Russia could now have nuclear weapons on its doorstep after a NATO ally changed its rules on weapons of mass…
How Israel’s exit from US aid signals wider decline in Washington’s alliances
AdvertisementUS-China relationsChinaDiplomacy How Israel’s exit from US aid signals wider decline in Washington’s alliances ‘America first’ approach forces allies to…
Can India react to Gulf sailors’ deaths like China did with US after 1999 embassy bombing?
AdvertisementUS-China relationsChinaDiplomacy Can India react to Gulf sailors’ deaths like China did with US after 1999 embassy bombing? Beijing’s reaction…
Russia is losing the war in Ukraine, and Putin is desperate. But that’s when he’s at his most dangerous | Simon Tisdall
People walk past a screen with an image of Vladimir Putin at the St Petersburg International Economic Forum, 3 June…
NATO realizes Russia can’t be defeated through Ukraine – Putin
President Vladimir Putin has taunted the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, declaring that the alliance has failed to defeat Russia through…
US to cut air and naval assets deployed for NATO operations in Europe
Reported plans expand the
France-Germany jet plans crash: Can Europe end reliance on US for security?
Despite the collapse of European fighter jet venture, there is optimism about the future of Europe's strategic autonomy.
John Healey quitting defence puts a time bomb under No 10. He is a loyalist: this is no ordinary departure
Keir Starmer (left) and John Healey in March 2025. Photograph: WPA/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenKeir Starmer (left) and John Healey…
Only one in 10 Europeans now see US as an ally, survey suggests
Only one in 10 Europeans now see US as an ally, survey suggests Exclusive: poll across 15 countries finds ‘deep…
Forget Weimar, it’s Japan’s Taisho period we need to talk about
AdvertisementJapanOpinionChina Opinion As I see itAlex Lo Forget Weimar, it’s Japan’s Taisho period we need to talk about As analysts…