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F-16s will not solve Ukraine's problems immediately

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UKRAINE

Gaining access to US combat aircraft has been a long-standing goal for Kyiv. The decision to move forward with the transfer of the jets is a statement of strengthened US and…

Ecuador oil find to boost government ahead of election

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ECUADOR

The oil outlook.

EU is likely to renew Russia sanctions

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EU

Russia has said the ban is in response to the EU's sanctions against Russia. EU economic sanctions expire at the end of July, and their renewal requires consensus. The contingent…

United States seeks lead on AI-enabled defence systems

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UNITED STATES

US exploration of artificial intelligence-enabled defence systems.

German choice of F-35 jets may prompt further orders

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UNITED STATES

The F-35, built in Texas, is already in operation with nine countries. The situation in Ukraine may encourage further interest in it, for both technical and political reasons, as…

Global internet governance faces strain not severance

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INT

Since the internet’s inception as a military and research tool through to its development as a global platform for communication, commerce and collaboration, its governance has…

Russia will resist US pressure in Libya

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LIBYA

Discussions with the east-based Libyan National Army (LNA) commander, Khalifa Haftar, specifically focused on foreign fighters and the US decision to designate the Russian…

Nuclear energy in Europe faces uncertain future

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EUROPE

The government's decision to delay its approval has raised questions about how and whether nuclear power will be developed further in the United Kingdom. The renewed uncertainty…

Tokyo will move closer to Washington on Taiwan

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JAPAN

In rapid succession, unprecedented statements, meetings and actions over the last few months indicate stronger Japanese support for Taiwan, and by implication its autonomy from…

NATO summit in July is likely to be fractious

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NATO

The likely summit agenda includes deliverables that will further enhance NATO’s deterrence posture and add new elements to its support for the campaign against Islamic State (IS)…