West Asia conflict drains US stockpiles, forcing diversion of Patriot, THAAD interceptors from Kyiv; Europe, Zelensky voice concerns as US administration pivots funds and priorities
According to a report in Middle East Eye, the foreign ministers of the four countries held talks on the sidelines of the Riyadh summit of Islamic countries.
Eight BRI countries, which attended Trump’s 'Board of Peace' ceremony, had taken part in China's military parade, highlighting Asia’s balancing act between Washington and Beijing.
US president goes on to attack Europe over perceived mass that has made many cities ‘unrecognisable’ & calls out conventional wisdom in Washington & Brussels for such policies.
Germany has committed to spending more than $586 billion on defense by 2029, hitting NATO’s new goal of investing 3.5% of GDP in the military 6 years earlier than the alliance demands.
Documents released covering 3 summits between the two Presidents in 2001, 2005 & 2008 showcase a relationship that began with camaraderie but ended in bitter differences over NATO expansion.
This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.
We now live in a world order that will keep shifting. India must use this window. This also means we remain disciplined enough not to be knee-jerked into reacting to what Pakistan sees as its moment in the sun.
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