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Topic: NATO

Why NATO should rethink Finland and Sweden induction

Neither nation is in fear of a Russian invasion, and they may just free-ride off US security like other Europeans.

Off The Cuff with François Heisbourg

In this episode of ThePrint Off The Cuff, Senior Advisor for Europe at the International Institute for Strategic Studies, Francois Heisbourg, talks to ThePrint...

Finland, Sweden joining NATO serious mistake, will have consequences, says Russia

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister said Monday that ‘general level of military tension would increase in the area, there would be less predictability’.

Finland to apply for NATO membership ‘without delay’, Russia sees red

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov reiterated ‘NATO expansion does not make the world more stable and secure’.

China’s Global Security Initiative — what it is, what Xi hopes to gain & what it means for India

President Xi’s proposal for ‘Global Security Initiative’, laid out by Vice Foreign Minister last week, comes while China faces criticism for ‘aligning with Russia’ on Ukraine war.

Ukraine invasion correct decision as West was prepared to invade us, says Vladimir Putin

The Russian President did not escalate the conflict to a war — as was feared — during his address at the Victory Day parade Monday.

Europe dreams of military power, but NATO’s still in charge. India must engage with caution

Europe's defence capabilities vs NATO to Russia's invasion of Ukraine — joint statements signed during Modi's visit reflect shortcomings.

Russia warns against NATO expansion as Finland, Sweden consider joining

Countries ‘more serious’ about joining after the Ukraine invasion, could apply for membership as early as this summer.

Fate of Russian armour in Ukraine not encouraging but premature to write off the tank

You can only plan a major operation till the point the logistics supply is assured, come what may. But Russia didn't opt for it.

On Camera

How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.