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Defence policy is a larger issue in this year’s election, scheduled for September 9, than in previous ones. While voter confidence in the government's defence policy is generally…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB229643
ISSN: 2633-304X
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Judging from Putin's remarks, no dramatic reforms are envisaged for the early part of his term. His promises of higher wages and better living standards rest on hopes of economic…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB230143
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Traditionally, Germany has been cautious about defence spending and build-up. However, the defence ministry now wants to reorganise the Bundeswehr (armed forces) so that it…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB236026
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The NSS provides a comprehensive analysis of German security interests following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, but fails to develop a clear roadmap for German security policy…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB280410
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Poland's key role in maintaining stability in the Baltic region.
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB199246
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South Korea’s unification minister (MOU) warned on April 10 that any US strike on North Korea would put “the safety of the public” at risk. A day later, Seoul’s defence (MND) and…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB220228
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This was in response to the latest developments regarding AUKUS, a pact between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States aimed at providing Canberra with…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB276807
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Defence spending will account for 1.2% of GDP in 2024, having remained stable at around this figure for at least the past two decades. Nevertheless, outside estimates of China’s…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB286228
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With public opinion shifting in favour, both countries are now seriously considering applying for formal membership of the alliance. Their decisions will have important…
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DOI: 10.1108/OXAN-DB268904
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The next day, one of the largest ships in Iran’s navy, the IRIS Kharg, caught fire and sank, and several storage tanks blazed for hours at a state-owned oil refinery in Tehran…