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fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

A Daring US Rescue in Iran Highlights a War Going Sideways | The Walrus

The successful rescue of a downed US airman from Iran was crucial for military reputation and political standing amid an ongoing war.
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fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Why the US military risks so much to save downed airmen stuck behind enemy lines

US forces conducted high-risk missions in Iran to rescue a downed pilot, reaffirming the commitment to never leave an American behind.
World news
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

US Is Sending Thousands More Troops to Middle East, Reports Say, in Escalation

Majority of Americans believe the war benefits Israel more than the U.S.
World news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

A Daring US Rescue in Iran Highlights a War Going Sideways | The Walrus

The successful rescue of a downed US airman from Iran was crucial for military reputation and political standing amid an ongoing war.
World news
fromwww.businessinsider.com
6 days ago

Why the US military risks so much to save downed airmen stuck behind enemy lines

US forces conducted high-risk missions in Iran to rescue a downed pilot, reaffirming the commitment to never leave an American behind.
World news
fromTruthout
3 weeks ago

US Is Sending Thousands More Troops to Middle East, Reports Say, in Escalation

Majority of Americans believe the war benefits Israel more than the U.S.
Roam Research
fromwww.businessinsider.com
9 hours ago

The US Army surged its largest counter-drone training deployment to the Middle East during the Iran war

The US Army has launched its largest counter-drone training mission in the Middle East amid the Iran war, utilizing the Merops system.
#us-iran-relations
fromFortune
2 days ago
World news

Navy tests Hormuz blockade as expert says U.S. military prepares for round 2 and could degrade Iran's hold over the strait to a 'manageable level' | Fortune

fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago
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US-Iran ceasefire: Uncertainty over what's next

A two-week US-Iran ceasefire halts conflict but leaves questions of victory and future actions unresolved.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago
World politics

The US should end the war asap

Ending the US-Israel war on Iran now is crucial to prevent further destabilization and humanitarian crises.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

US says two naval ships transited' Strait of Hormuz for mine-clearing

Negotiations between US and Iran focus on control of the Strait of Hormuz amid military tensions and claims of naval movements.
World news
fromFortune
2 days ago

Navy tests Hormuz blockade as expert says U.S. military prepares for round 2 and could degrade Iran's hold over the strait to a 'manageable level' | Fortune

Ceasefire talks between the U.S. and Iran have begun, but military tensions and potential clashes continue to escalate in the region.
#nato
Europe politics
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

NATO's $1 trillion question: Europe has no framework to defend itself as US eyes 2027 drawdown - Silicon Canals

NATO faces a critical crisis with uncertain US attendance and European members confronting a security vacuum.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

NATO Chief Refuses to Answer When Asked if He Was Concerned by Trump's Threat to Kill the Entire Iranian Civilization': I'm Not Commenting'

Mark Rutte supports actions against Iran but avoids commenting on Trump's threats directly.
Europe politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 days ago

Closer to a break than ever': Can NATO survive if Trump pulls the US out?

The war in Iran has intensified divisions within NATO, raising doubts about the alliance's future and the US's commitment to collective defense.
Right-wing politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

NATO Chief Asked If He Still Views Trump as Daddy' While US Looks to Pull Out of Alliance

Mark Rutte explained his 'daddy' comment about Trump as a language misunderstanding, not a literal term of endearment.
Europe news
fromwww.mediaite.com
5 days ago

They Failed': White House Drops Bombshell That Trump Will Discuss US Withdrawal With NATO Leader

President Trump is considering discussing a potential U.S. exit from NATO with Secretary General Mark Rutte.
Europe politics
fromSilicon Canals
5 days ago

NATO's $1 trillion question: Europe has no framework to defend itself as US eyes 2027 drawdown - Silicon Canals

NATO faces a critical crisis with uncertain US attendance and European members confronting a security vacuum.
World politics
fromwww.mediaite.com
4 days ago

NATO Chief Refuses to Answer When Asked if He Was Concerned by Trump's Threat to Kill the Entire Iranian Civilization': I'm Not Commenting'

Mark Rutte supports actions against Iran but avoids commenting on Trump's threats directly.
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 days ago

What has conflict in Iran revealed about the UK's geopolitical standing and military readiness?

Keir Starmer's relationship with Trump has deteriorated amid the conflict in Iran, revealing the UK's military weaknesses.
#ukraine
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

Europe and US to pursue coordinated military action if Russia persistently violates future ceasefire, report says Europe live

fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
Europe politics

Europe and US to pursue coordinated military action if Russia persistently violates future ceasefire, report says Europe live

World news
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
3 days ago

Middle East conflict escalation raises humanitarian and economic alarm - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

The Middle East conflict is causing widespread destruction, economic uncertainty, and a deteriorating humanitarian situation, impacting global markets and regional stability.
Right-wing politics
fromTruthout
1 week ago

No Kings Must Mean No War: Foreign Policy Is Least Democratic Space in Politics

The majority of Iranian Americans oppose the war on Iran, despite media portrayal of pro-monarchy sentiments.
World news
fromFast Company
5 days ago

Iran, Israel, and the U.S. strike a 'fragile' 2-week ceasefire. Here's what to know

Ceasefire terms are inconsistent, and Iran and Oman will manage shipping fees in the Strait of Hormuz.
Artificial intelligence
fromNature
1 month ago

Stop the use of AI in war until laws can be agreed

Frontier AI models are unreliable for warfare and lack legal frameworks; international rules must govern military AI use before deployment to prevent civilian harm.
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 weeks ago

Jens Stoltenberg, former NATO secretary general: I am certain that the members of the Alliance will remain united to protect one another'

Jens Stoltenberg is a significant Norwegian politician, having served multiple terms and played a key role in NATO during critical global events.
Arts
fromHyperallergic
1 month ago

Chronicles of a Needless War

Israeli and US airstrikes damage Tehran's UNESCO World Heritage Golestan Palace, while DC's Epstein installation highlights accountability, and AI copyright protections remain legally unresolved.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

First troops from UN-backed Gang Suppression Force arrive in Haiti

A new UN-backed Gang Suppression Force has arrived in Haiti to combat escalating gang violence with a 12-month mandate.
#un-peacekeepers
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iran war: Indonesia calls on UN after peacekeeper deaths

Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon, prompting Indonesia to call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Two more UN peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon: UNIFIL

Three UN peacekeepers were killed in southern Lebanon amid escalating violence from Israel's ground invasion.
World news
fromwww.dw.com
1 week ago

Iran war: Indonesia calls on UN after peacekeeper deaths

Three Indonesian UN peacekeepers were killed in Lebanon, prompting Indonesia to call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Two more UN peacekeepers killed in southern Lebanon: UNIFIL

Three UN peacekeepers were killed in southern Lebanon amid escalating violence from Israel's ground invasion.
World politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Tuesday briefing: With the horror of conflict throughout the globe, how likely is world war three?

The world faces escalating conflicts, raising fears of a potential third world war amid geopolitical tensions and military actions.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Pentagon readies for weeks of US ground operations in Iran: Report

The Pentagon is preparing for limited ground operations in Iran, including potential raids on strategic sites like Kharg Island.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

EU considers response to Middle East conflict as countries prepare to evacuate citizens Europe live

The EU convenes to address Middle East escalation, with plans for citizen evacuations and efforts to maintain critical waterway access.
#transatlantic-relations
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Germany news: Reservist union head wants troops in Greenland

Guten morgen from Bonn, where the snow and ice from the weekend have given way to cloudy skies and rain. In this blog, we will bring you the latest news from and about Germany, including calls from the head of the country's Armed Forces reservist association for European and German troops to be deployed to Greenland to ward off threats of annexation from the US and President Donald Trump.
Germany news
fromInfoWorld
2 months ago

Stop treating force multiplication as a side gig. Make it intentional

Lead without authority. You may not have direct reports, yet you shape architecture, quality and the roadmap. Your leverage comes from artifacts, reviews and clear standards, not from title.I started by publishing a lightweight architecture template and a rollout checklist that the team could copy. That reduced ambiguity during design and cut review cycles by nearly 30 percent
DevOps
UK politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Spending even more on defence won't buy us peace | Letters

MoD procurement failures, waste, and lack of accountability must be fixed before substantially increasing defence spending.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

Will the Board of Peace live up to its name?

United States President Donald Trump launched the Board of Peace on Thursday, saying it's one of the most consequential bodies ever created in the history of the world. This is all part of the agreement to reach a ceasefire in Gaza after more than two years of Israel's genocidal war on Palestinians in the territory. Trump said the board will work in partnership with the United Nations to address crises far beyond Gaza.
US politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Troops stand by to enter Minnesota. And, Trump plans for a Board of Peace

Up to 1,500 active-duty troops in Alaska are on standby for possible deployment to Minnesota, a U.S. official informed NPR. This comes as the Trump administration has escalated pressure on the state, including threatening to invoke the Insurrection Act to suppress protests happening in Minneapolis. Anti-ICE protesters continued to take to the streets over the weekend, even as temperatures plummeted.
US news
US politics
fromThe New Humanitarian
2 months ago

Inklings | US funding: Risks, power shifts, and a boatload of questions

The US plans to route $2 billion in humanitarian funding through UN pooled funds, potentially reshaping aid funding and empowering OCHA's humanitarian reset.
World politics
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

An Air-Campaign Primer

Air campaigns offer unique advantages in concentration, speed, and flexibility, but differ fundamentally from ground operations in their goals, strengths, and inherent limitations.
World politics
fromThe Cipher Brief
1 month ago

The War's Next Phase: Five Indicators That Matter Most

Military operations against symmetric targets succeed historically, but asymmetric threats like Shahed drones require adaptive branch plans rather than predetermined sequels.
#international-law
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why international law is still the world's best defence

The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

UN rules ban use of force, yet could not stop the Iran war

Article 2(4) of the UN Charter prohibits countries from threatening or using force against another state's territory or political independence, serving as a cornerstone of modern international law to maintain peace through negotiation rather than armed conflict.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Why international law is still the world's best defence

The post-World War II international legal order faces erosion from ultranationalism, great-power rivalries, and norm violations, risking a return to force-based politics where power supersedes principle.
World politics
fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

UN rules ban use of force, yet could not stop the Iran war

Article 2(4) of the UN Charter prohibits countries from threatening or using force against another state's territory or political independence, serving as a cornerstone of modern international law to maintain peace through negotiation rather than armed conflict.
Miscellaneous
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

Never Fight Alone

Shared values and mutual sacrifice among NATO special operations forces strengthened bonds and saved lives across multinational missions in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Europe politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 month ago

Europe is making progress in designing its own new security architecture

Major European countries are initiating new defense cooperation frameworks, including talks on extending France's nuclear umbrella and deepening EU–UK security cooperation.
fromFortune
1 month ago

The President is surprised by the lack of European support for military action against Iran-he shouldn't be | Fortune

In 2003, Blair said there was no option but to stand "shoulder to shoulder" with the U.S. Many in Europe agreed-in 2000, 82% of Britons and 62% of the French were "favorable" towards the US. The Western global agreement was strong, politically and economically. America had secured western Europe after the Second World War and there was much to be grateful for.
World politics
Miscellaneous
fromBusiness Insider
2 months ago

Russia's 'massive' losses in Ukraine have it heading toward a breaking point, NATO's top official says

Russian military is suffering unsustainable losses of up to 20,000–25,000 soldiers killed per month in Ukraine, indicating a potential breaking point for Moscow.
World politics
fromLondon Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com
1 month ago

Former NATO commander fears the world is living through the outbreak of WWIII - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Former NATO deputy commander warns current geopolitics represents the most perilous moment in his lifetime, with escalating Middle East tensions risking uncontrolled conflict involving nuclear-armed powers.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US hit wall over future

European countries deployed troops to Greenland to bolster security amid US interest in acquiring the territory; France sent 15, Germany 13, Norway and Sweden participating.
#greenland
fromFortune
2 months ago
World news

Danish general doesn't expect U.S. attack and says recent deployment of European troops to Greenland is for 'working together with allies' | Fortune

fromFortune
2 months ago
World news

Danish general doesn't expect U.S. attack and says recent deployment of European troops to Greenland is for 'working together with allies' | Fortune

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fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Indonesia, Morocco, Kosovo among 5 countries to send troops under Gaza plan

Several countries pledged troops, police and training for a new international stabilization force to restore security in Gaza, with Indonesia named deputy commander.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Can the UN Security Council be reformed?

The UN secretary-general says the absence of African seats is indefensible'. African nations must have permanent seats on the United Nations Security Council, the head of the world body has told the African Union. Latin American countries and most of those in Asia do not have a permanent presence either, despite their huge populations. Can the UN be reformed? Presenter: Rishaad Salamat Guests: Olukayode Bakare visiting scholar in international relations and African politics at the University of Colorado Denver Mukesh Kapila former UN humanitarian coordinator
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

United Nations presses for answers on US funding commitments

UN spokesperson Stephane Dujarric said on Monday that while the US ambassador, Mike Waltz, said last week that payments would begin within weeks, no further details had been offered. list of 3 itemsend of list We've seen the statements, and frankly, the secretary-general has been in touch for quite some time on this issue with Ambassador Waltz, Dujarric said during a news briefing.
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fromwww.dw.com
1 month ago

What is the 'rules-based order' and can it survive?

The rules-based international order, built on post-World War II multilateral institutions and laws, faces erosion and contested legitimacy worldwide.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago

UN chief's last annual speech slams world leaders for lack of cooperation

Major funding cuts and geopolitical divides threaten international cooperation and multilateralism, forcing the UN to adapt or risk collapse.
World news
fromThe Walrus
1 month ago

The World Tried to Freeze Out the Taliban. It's Not Working | The Walrus

The Taliban's five-year rule has imposed severe human-rights abuses and faces growing international engagement that risks normalizing their regime and worsening Afghanistan's crisis.
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