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How NATO failed Putin’s drone test
NATO’s response to Russian drones in Polish airspace was costly and ineffective, highlighting operational and political shortcomings, while Ukraine’s low-cost methods proved more efficient.
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Trump’s retreat in Europe shocking but not surprising
US President Trump’s recent phone call with Putin has raised concerns about America’s withdrawal from Ukraine diplomacy. Europe now faces heightened risks without US support, leaving it vulnerable in the region.
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The day the West died
US President Trump’s historic call with Putin marks a dramatic shift in global security, effectively abandoning Ukraine, undermining Western alliances, and heralding the end of the postwar international order.
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New NATO leader arrives at a crunch time
Mark Rutte’s new role as NATO Secretary-General comes with significant challenges, including responding to geopolitical tensions, strengthening NATO’s credibility, and managing member states’ diverse positions.
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The Paris-Berlin axis has become dysfunctional at the worst time
The European response to the Russian onslaught in Ukraine has been marred by disunity and leadership failures, particularly from Germany and France. This has allowed Putin to exploit the situation.
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Europe’s impossible nuclear option
For Europe’s security, there are no silver bullets – and certainly no alternative nuclear option.
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Europe’s precarious security could invite Putin to expand war
Global security is at a critical juncture. Amid increasing tensions, Europe faces potential conflicts with Russia and a reduced US security commitment. Yet Europe’s defense capacity remains lacking.
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While the West dithers, Russia steams ahead
As 2023 ends, the initial unity in the West against Russia’s invasion of Ukraine fades due to internal divisions and multiple global crises. The future looks uncertain.
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Who needs enemies when you have friends like Orbán and Erdoğan?
Despite the threats of Russia, China, and stagflation, Hungary and Turkey are backstabbing the organisations they belong to – Nato and the EU.
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The meaning of independence
New Zealanders must realise that, in a less benign world, an independent foreign policy cannot mean neutrality. And the Prime Minister delivered that message loud and clear.