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NATO Rejects Spain's Proposal to Redefine Defense Spending

NATO rejected Spain's proposal to redefine defense spending to include counterterrorism, border control, and climate change, blocking Prime Minister Sánchez's plan to increase reported military spending without additional funds; NATO Secretary General Rutte emphasized the alliance's clear definition...

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EU's Massive Defense Buildup Amidst Geopolitical Tensions

Facing rising geopolitical threats, particularly from Russia and China, the European Union is drastically increasing its defense spending by an estimated €800 billion, streamlining procurement, and investing in military modernization to enhance its security and strategic autonomy.

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Macron Revives European Army Push Amidst Rising Tensions

French President Macron is accelerating his 2018 proposal for a robust European army, citing Russia's aggression and aiming for increased European defense independence, planning a significant increase in French defense spending to €90 billion annually.

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War Economies: Resource Reallocation and its Global Impact

Several countries, including Ukraine (58% of its budget to military spending), are experiencing the economic consequences of a war economy, characterized by resource reallocation, increased government spending, and potential inflation, while companies producing military goods benefit.

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Spain Prioritizes Education, Research for EU's Global Role, Unlike EU Average

A Eurobarometer survey shows that Spanish citizens prioritize education and research (40%) for the EU's global role, contrasting with the EU average's focus on security and defense (36%). Spaniards also favor more EU action on public health (40%) than the average (25%).

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Japan Launches New Joint Operations Command for SDF

Japan launched a new Self-Defense Forces (SDF) Joint Operations Command on Monday to better integrate its ground, maritime, and air defenses, aiming for smoother coordination with the U.S. military amid rising tensions over Taiwan; the command, based in Tokyo, consists of roughly 240 personnel.

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US Urges Increased NATO Defense Spending Amidst Evolving Global Threats

In Brussels, US Secretary Rubio urged NATO allies to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP, citing the war in Europe and evolving global threats; some European nations struggle to meet this target, while NATO Secretary General Rutte assures no immediate US troop withdrawal is planned.

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Laschet Urges Closer EU-US Ties Amidst Concerns Over Russian and Chinese Aggression

CDU foreign policy expert Armin Laschet proposes closer ties with US President Trump to counter Russian and Chinese aggression, advocating for a stronger European defense industry and acknowledging potential US unreliability. He recently accompanied Foreign Minister Baerbock on a trip to Syria and L...

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Eastern European Nations Bolster Defenses Amidst Growing Russian Threat

Poland and Lithuania are strengthening their defenses against Russia, with Poland building fortifications and a Polish bunker company experiencing increased demand, while Lithuania rejects negotiations with Putin and advocates for a fully armed Europe, highlighting broader European security concerns...

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Israel's 2025 Budget: Security and Social Equity

Israel's NIS 619 billion 2025 budget prioritizes national security with NIS 9 billion for reserve soldiers and regional development, while also significantly increasing funding for public transportation (NIS 545 million for Foreign Ministry public diplomacy) to improve social mobility and combat ant...

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War Economies: Shifting Priorities and Impacts

A war economy, exemplified by the EU's €800 billion "ReArm Europe" plan, prioritizes military production, leading to increased government spending, inflation, and benefits for specific industries, while potentially reducing welfare spending and requiring constitutional changes in some countries like...

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Israel Appoints New Defense Ministry Director-General

Israel's Defense Minister, Israel Katz, appointed Maj.-Gen. (Res.) Amir Baram as the new Director-General of the Defense Ministry on Monday, citing his experience as IDF Deputy Chief of General Staff responsible for force build-up and U.S. relations as the deciding factor.

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