Keywords: Security policy


Taiwan boosts defence budget as Lai calls military investment a path to peace

Taiwan is preparing for a historic increase in defence spending, with President Lai Ching-te describing the move as a necessary investment in maintaining peace and stability. The proposed 2027 defence budget is set to surpass T$1 trillion for the first time, reflecting Taipei’s efforts to strengthen......

Macron urges Europe to reject fragmented defence strategies amid rising security challenges

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on European nations to strengthen defence cooperation, arguing that separate national military strategies would undermine the continent’s ability to respond effectively to growing security challenges. Speaking during his traditional address to the French......

UK prime minister-in-waiting Andy Burnham pledges defence revival in response to global threats

The United Kingdom’s expected next prime minister, Andy Burnham, has pledged to strengthen the country’s military capabilities and defence industry, arguing that a more unstable international environment requires a renewed commitment to “hard power.” Burnham, who is expected......

Germany to acquire U.S. Tomahawk missiles in major boost to NATO defense posture

Germany has reached an agreement with the United States to acquire Tomahawk cruise missiles and deploy them on German territory, marking a significant step in Berlin's efforts to strengthen its long-range military capabilities and reinforce NATO's collective defense. German Chancellor Friedrich......

Czech Republic declines to join €70 billion NATO military aid package for Ukraine

The Czech Republic will not take part in a €70 billion NATO-backed military assistance package for Ukraine, Prime Minister Andrej Babis announced after allied leaders reached an agreement on new security commitments during the NATO summit in Ankara. The funding package, endorsed by NATO member......

Colombia president-elect appoints Jorge Eduardo Mora as defense minister amid security crackdown plans

Colombia’s president-elect Abelardo De La Espriella has named retired Major General Jorge Eduardo Mora as his incoming defense minister, signaling a tougher security agenda centered on confronting armed groups and organized criminal networks. The announcement, made on Monday, places Mora in charge......

Keiko Fujimori Wins Peruvian Presidential Election After Closely Contested Runoff

Keiko Fujimori has won the presidential election in Peru following a tightly contested vote, according to near-final results released by the country’s electoral authorities. Her victory marks a significant political shift and returns the Fujimorist movement to power amid a deeply polarized national......

Czech Republic to miss NATO defence spending target again in 2026

The Czech Republic will once again fall short of NATO’s minimum defence spending target in 2026, according to Prime Minister Andrej Babiš, who stated that the government is prioritizing fiscal stability over increased military expenditures. Speaking amid growing discussions about European......

South Korea reduces restricted border zone near North Korea

South Korea has announced a reduction in a restricted buffer zone located near its border with North Korea, in a move aimed at easing civilian access while maintaining military security along one of the world’s most heavily fortified frontiers. The Ministry of National Defense confirmed that the......