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#russia

Biden Is Making a Big Change to Ukraine Strategy Before Trump Takes Office. That's No Accident.

Biden reverses policy to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles against deeper Russian targets.

Vladimir Putin warns west he will consider using nuclear weapons

Putin escalates nuclear threats, warning of potential nuclear response to conventional attacks on Russia.

Putin signs new doctrine lowering threshold for nuclear weapons use

Russia's revised nuclear doctrine signals a lower threshold for nuclear weapon use in response to Western assistance to Ukraine.

Putin lowered Russia's threshold for a nuclear attack after Ukraine got approval for deeper strikes

Putin's update to Russia's nuclear doctrine broadens scenarios for nuclear strikes, notably aiming at Ukraine's advancing military capabilities supported by the US.

Biden Is Making a Big Change to Ukraine Strategy Before Trump Takes Office. That's No Accident.

Biden reverses policy to allow Ukraine to use U.S.-supplied missiles against deeper Russian targets.

Vladimir Putin warns west he will consider using nuclear weapons

Putin escalates nuclear threats, warning of potential nuclear response to conventional attacks on Russia.

Putin signs new doctrine lowering threshold for nuclear weapons use

Russia's revised nuclear doctrine signals a lower threshold for nuclear weapon use in response to Western assistance to Ukraine.

Putin lowered Russia's threshold for a nuclear attack after Ukraine got approval for deeper strikes

Putin's update to Russia's nuclear doctrine broadens scenarios for nuclear strikes, notably aiming at Ukraine's advancing military capabilities supported by the US.
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#trump-administration

Trump Selects Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense

Trump nominated Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, emphasizing military experience and a restrained approach to military engagement.

Opinion | Donald Trump's Threat to the Global World Order

Trump's re-election threatens the global legal order by promoting principles of aggression over cooperation among nations.

Trump taps Fox News personality Pete Hegseth for defence secretary

Trump's unexpected choice of Pete Hegseth for defence secretary raises concerns due to his lack of senior military experience.

Trump tested the limits on using the military at home. If elected again, he plans to go further

During his first term, Trump expanded military use domestically, and plans to escalate this further if re-elected.

What to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick to serve as defense secretary

Hegseth's appointment as DOD head signifies Trump's trust in conservative media figures with military backgrounds.

Trump's defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host's experience

Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary reflects a shift toward conservative values and a rejection of traditional military inclusivity.

Trump Selects Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense

Trump nominated Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense, emphasizing military experience and a restrained approach to military engagement.

Opinion | Donald Trump's Threat to the Global World Order

Trump's re-election threatens the global legal order by promoting principles of aggression over cooperation among nations.

Trump taps Fox News personality Pete Hegseth for defence secretary

Trump's unexpected choice of Pete Hegseth for defence secretary raises concerns due to his lack of senior military experience.

Trump tested the limits on using the military at home. If elected again, he plans to go further

During his first term, Trump expanded military use domestically, and plans to escalate this further if re-elected.

What to know about Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick to serve as defense secretary

Hegseth's appointment as DOD head signifies Trump's trust in conservative media figures with military backgrounds.

Trump's defense choice stuns the Pentagon and raises questions about the Fox News host's experience

Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary reflects a shift toward conservative values and a rejection of traditional military inclusivity.
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#international-relations

Biden to allow Ukraine to use US weapons inside Russia: Reports

Biden permits Ukraine to strike inside Russia with US weapons, signaling a bold military support shift as he prepares to leave office.

Why Germany is saying 'no' to Ukraine's Taurus request DW 11/18/2024

Germany's chancellor continues to reject Taurus missile exports to Ukraine, despite growing military pressures and calls for action.

Trump said Taiwan should pay for US protection. Here's what a second Trump term could mean for the island.

Trump's policy towards Taiwan is unclear, raising concerns about US protection amid China's military assertiveness.

Biden to allow Ukraine to use US weapons inside Russia: Reports

Biden permits Ukraine to strike inside Russia with US weapons, signaling a bold military support shift as he prepares to leave office.

Why Germany is saying 'no' to Ukraine's Taurus request DW 11/18/2024

Germany's chancellor continues to reject Taurus missile exports to Ukraine, despite growing military pressures and calls for action.

Trump said Taiwan should pay for US protection. Here's what a second Trump term could mean for the island.

Trump's policy towards Taiwan is unclear, raising concerns about US protection amid China's military assertiveness.
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Biden approves Ukraine's use of long-range U.S. weapons inside Russia, reversing policy

Biden authorized Ukraine to strike inside Russia using ATACMS in response to North Korean troop deployment, marking a significant policy shift.
#pentagon

Pentagon to give honorable discharges to some kicked out from 'don't ask, don't tell'

Pentagon upgrades over 800 military personnel to honorable discharges, addressing past discrimination against LGBTQ service members under former policies.

Pentagon stunned after Trump picks Pete Hegseth for defence secretary

Trump's Pentagon nomination of Pete Hegseth signals a shift towards far-right ideologies in military leadership and foreign policy.

Pentagon to Give Honorable Discharges to Some Kicked Out Under Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

The Pentagon upgraded over 800 service members' discharges from the don't ask, don't tell policy to honorable, in recognition of their service.

Pentagon to give honorable discharges to some kicked out from 'don't ask, don't tell'

Pentagon upgrades over 800 military personnel to honorable discharges, addressing past discrimination against LGBTQ service members under former policies.

Pentagon stunned after Trump picks Pete Hegseth for defence secretary

Trump's Pentagon nomination of Pete Hegseth signals a shift towards far-right ideologies in military leadership and foreign policy.

Pentagon to Give Honorable Discharges to Some Kicked Out Under Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

The Pentagon upgraded over 800 service members' discharges from the don't ask, don't tell policy to honorable, in recognition of their service.
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#lgbtq-rights

Hundreds of Troops Kicked Out Under Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Get Upgraded to Honorable Discharges

The Pentagon upgraded over 800 military personnel's discharges to honorable, correcting past discrimination under the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy.

US compensates LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

The US military has upgraded the discharge status of over 800 veterans fired under 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' to 'honourable' as a redress measure.

US military hopefuls hail ruling ending bar on HIV-positive people enlisting

HIV status should not prevent individuals from serving in the military given ongoing legal and human rights concerns regarding equal protection.
Wilkins' discharge exemplifies the broader systemic issues faced by HIV-positive individuals in the military.

Veterans dismissed over don't ask, don't tell' policy given honorable discharges

Nearly all US service members discharged under Don't Ask, Don't Tell have now received honorable discharges, reflecting a significant change in military policy.

Hundreds of Troops Kicked Out Under Don't Ask, Don't Tell' Get Upgraded to Honorable Discharges

The Pentagon upgraded over 800 military personnel's discharges to honorable, correcting past discrimination under the 'don't ask, don't tell' policy.

US compensates LGBTQ+ veterans discharged under 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'

The US military has upgraded the discharge status of over 800 veterans fired under 'Don't Ask Don't Tell' to 'honourable' as a redress measure.

US military hopefuls hail ruling ending bar on HIV-positive people enlisting

HIV status should not prevent individuals from serving in the military given ongoing legal and human rights concerns regarding equal protection.
Wilkins' discharge exemplifies the broader systemic issues faced by HIV-positive individuals in the military.

Veterans dismissed over don't ask, don't tell' policy given honorable discharges

Nearly all US service members discharged under Don't Ask, Don't Tell have now received honorable discharges, reflecting a significant change in military policy.
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Trump and his allies are reimagining the military as an all-powerful tool to deploy on U.S. soil

Trump seeks to redefine the military’s role in domestic policy, emphasizing its use for border control and law enforcement.

In North Carolina Town Hall, Trump Makes a Series of Promises to Appeal to Veterans

Trump proposed a task force to prevent 'woke generals' from the Defense Department during a town hall in North Carolina.
He made multiple promises appealing to military voters, including a missile defense system and restoring Fort Bragg's name.

GOP Senate candidate rants about cannibalistic alpha males in totally unhinged debate performance - Queerty

Hung Cao's bizarre debate performance featured unrealistic notions about military personnel and lack of understanding of LGBTQ+ issues.
#japan

Japan's new train-loving prime minister wants a higher corporate tax rate, more AI investment, and a review of long working hours

Shigeru Ishiba's election emphasizes Japan's strengthened military and peace dialogue amidst rising regional tensions.

Shigeru Ishiba to be Japan's next prime minister DW 09/27/2024

Shigeru Ishiba won the LDP leadership election, likely becoming Japan's next prime minister, signaling a shift in military policy amid regional tensions.

Japan's new train-loving prime minister wants a higher corporate tax rate, more AI investment, and a review of long working hours

Shigeru Ishiba's election emphasizes Japan's strengthened military and peace dialogue amidst rising regional tensions.

Shigeru Ishiba to be Japan's next prime minister DW 09/27/2024

Shigeru Ishiba won the LDP leadership election, likely becoming Japan's next prime minister, signaling a shift in military policy amid regional tensions.
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Jesse Watters bizarrely invokes Don't Ask, Don't Tell: 'I need to know if someone is gay'

Jesse Watters confusedly critiqued Don't Ask, Don't Tell, insisting he should know service members' sexual orientations, revealing a significant misunderstanding of the policy.

Russia's best friends in Germany: AfD and BSW DW 08/31/2024

The BSW party champions a non-military approach and advocates for improved relations with Russia, positioning itself against US and NATO policies.
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