Keywords: Defense policy


US says Iran conflict not delaying weapons shipments to Taiwan

Officials from the administration of Donald Trump have stated that the ongoing conflict involving Iran has not disrupted U.S. weapons shipments to Taiwan, despite concerns over pressure on defense resources. Speaking before a congressional hearing, senior officials emphasized that deliveries to Taiwan......

Serbia raises concerns over regional defense cooperation involving Croatia, Albania and Kosovo

Serbia has expressed concern about growing defense cooperation among several Western Balkan actors, with officials in Belgrade closely monitoring recent security initiatives involving neighboring states. Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić said the government is following developments related to military......

Japan remarks on Taiwan spur China drills

China has launched large scale military exercises around Taiwan after comments by Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi signaled a sharp shift in Tokyo’s stance on the island. Speaking to a parliamentary budget committee on November 7, Takaichi said any Chinese military action against Taiwan would......

Trump announces new warship class bearing his name

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday the launch of a new class of large warships that will bear his name, an extremely rare move for a sitting president. Speaking from his Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, Trump said the vessels would be “the best in the world” and revealed that......

Germany emerges as key NATO ally amid record defense spending commitments

Germany is rapidly reshaping its defense strategy, signaling a decisive break from decades of post-Cold War restraint. The government aims to reach 3.5% of GDP in defense spending by 2029, positioning the country among NATO’s most committed members as the alliance sets historic new military investment......

Germany lifts arms export restrictions to Israel after Gaza cease-fire stabilizes

Germany has announced that it will lift the arms export restrictions imposed on Israel last August in response to the Gaza war. Government spokesperson Stefan Kornelius confirmed that the decision will take effect on November 24, citing the stabilization of the cease-fire between Israel and Hamas as......

Trump’s threats against Spain: rhetoric or real economic risk?

US President Donald Trump has escalated tensions with Spain, threatening to impose double tariffs after Spain’s refusal to commit to spending 5 percent of its GDP on defense. The remarks, made during this week's NATO summit in the Netherlands, have sparked debate over their feasibility and......

Rising military spending hampers 2025 budget negotiations

The negotiation of Spain's 2025 State Budget has faced numerous obstacles, from lack of commitment within the government coalition to tensions with parliamentary allies. Despite some preliminary discussions, there has been no genuine attempt to reach an agreement, either within the PSOE-Sumar coalition......

Navigating the Middle Path Prabowo’s Foreign Policy Strategy

When Prabowo Subianto was sworn in as Indonesia’s eighth president in October, one of the immediate questions surrounding his leadership was how his approach to foreign policy would shape the region’s security landscape, especially amid growing tensions between China and the United States.......