Showing 1,105 to 1,116 of 2,569 results
German Military Report Reveals Critical Shortages Amidst Geopolitical Pressures
The 2024 German military report highlights critical shortages in personnel and equipment within the Bundeswehr, exacerbated by the Ukraine conflict and the need to replace €5.2 billion in donated military supplies. Despite increased efforts, challenges remain in recruitment, infrastructure, and inte...
German Military Report Reveals Critical Shortages Amidst Geopolitical Pressures
The 2024 German military report highlights critical shortages in personnel and equipment within the Bundeswehr, exacerbated by the Ukraine conflict and the need to replace €5.2 billion in donated military supplies. Despite increased efforts, challenges remain in recruitment, infrastructure, and inte...
Progress
60% Bias Score
Lithuania to Increase Defense Spending to 6% of GDP Amidst Russian Threat
Facing threats from neighboring Russia and Belarus, Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė announced her country will increase defense spending to 6% of its GDP by next year, exceeding even President Trump's 5% demand for NATO allies; Lithuania is also withdrawing from the Convention on Cluste...
Lithuania to Increase Defense Spending to 6% of GDP Amidst Russian Threat
Facing threats from neighboring Russia and Belarus, Lithuanian Defense Minister Dovilė Šakalienė announced her country will increase defense spending to 6% of its GDP by next year, exceeding even President Trump's 5% demand for NATO allies; Lithuania is also withdrawing from the Convention on Cluste...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Canada Vulnerable to Foreign Disinformation Campaign
Russia-linked social media accounts are promoting the idea of a unified North American country to destabilize Canada, exploiting economic anxieties and political divisions, while Canada lacks the resources to effectively counter this campaign.
Canada Vulnerable to Foreign Disinformation Campaign
Russia-linked social media accounts are promoting the idea of a unified North American country to destabilize Canada, exploiting economic anxieties and political divisions, while Canada lacks the resources to effectively counter this campaign.
Progress
48% Bias Score
Europe's Military Buildup: A 155% Surge in Arms Imports
European heavy weapons imports surged 155 percent between 2015-2019 and 2020-2024, driven by Russia's aggression toward Ukraine and US President Trump's call for increased European defense spending; the global volume decreased by 0.6 percent.
Europe's Military Buildup: A 155% Surge in Arms Imports
European heavy weapons imports surged 155 percent between 2015-2019 and 2020-2024, driven by Russia's aggression toward Ukraine and US President Trump's call for increased European defense spending; the global volume decreased by 0.6 percent.
Progress
40% Bias Score
Merz advocates stronger European nuclear deterrence amid uncertainty over US NATO commitment
Responding to US signals, CDU leader Friedrich Merz proposes strengthening European nuclear deterrence through discussions with France and the UK on nuclear sharing, while Elon Musk and Donald Trump question continued US involvement in NATO, prompting the EU to plan €800 billion in increased militar...
Merz advocates stronger European nuclear deterrence amid uncertainty over US NATO commitment
Responding to US signals, CDU leader Friedrich Merz proposes strengthening European nuclear deterrence through discussions with France and the UK on nuclear sharing, while Elon Musk and Donald Trump question continued US involvement in NATO, prompting the EU to plan €800 billion in increased militar...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Baltic States Boost Military Spending Amidst Ukraine War Uncertainty
Facing potential Russian aggression after the Ukraine war and uncertainty about US support under Trump, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are increasing military spending to 5% of GDP, while also seeking stronger European defense partnerships.
Baltic States Boost Military Spending Amidst Ukraine War Uncertainty
Facing potential Russian aggression after the Ukraine war and uncertainty about US support under Trump, Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are increasing military spending to 5% of GDP, while also seeking stronger European defense partnerships.
Progress
52% Bias Score
Turkey Seeks to Extend 'Calm Waters' Period with Greece Amidst Maritime Disputes
Turkey's ambassador to Greece highlighted Ankara's aim to extend a period of de-escalation and resolve disputes via international law, despite differing interpretations; an upcoming summit between the leaders of Greece and Turkey will be crucial in this regard.
Turkey Seeks to Extend 'Calm Waters' Period with Greece Amidst Maritime Disputes
Turkey's ambassador to Greece highlighted Ankara's aim to extend a period of de-escalation and resolve disputes via international law, despite differing interpretations; an upcoming summit between the leaders of Greece and Turkey will be crucial in this regard.
Progress
36% Bias Score
German Spy Chief: Continued Intelligence Sharing with U.S. Despite Policy Shifts
Germany's spy chief, Bruno Kahl, voiced confidence in continued intelligence sharing with the U.S. despite policy changes in Washington, emphasizing the need for Western unity in defending Ukraine against Russia and increased collaboration with EU intelligence services due to U.S. restrictions on in...
German Spy Chief: Continued Intelligence Sharing with U.S. Despite Policy Shifts
Germany's spy chief, Bruno Kahl, voiced confidence in continued intelligence sharing with the U.S. despite policy changes in Washington, emphasizing the need for Western unity in defending Ukraine against Russia and increased collaboration with EU intelligence services due to U.S. restrictions on in...
Progress
40% Bias Score
Romania's Election Crisis: Georgescu Barred Amidst Allegations of Russian Interference
Romania's upcoming presidential election is marred by controversy as ultranationalist candidate Calin Georgescu, accused of Russian interference and financial irregularities, was barred from the election by the electoral commission, sparking protests and highlighting a transatlantic rift.
Romania's Election Crisis: Georgescu Barred Amidst Allegations of Russian Interference
Romania's upcoming presidential election is marred by controversy as ultranationalist candidate Calin Georgescu, accused of Russian interference and financial irregularities, was barred from the election by the electoral commission, sparking protests and highlighting a transatlantic rift.
Progress
64% Bias Score
Italy Joins French Nuclear Exercise, Signaling Shift in European Security
In 2022, an Italian plane participated in a French nuclear exercise, symbolizing a growing European effort to address security concerns amidst potential shifts in transatlantic relations. This follows President Macron's 2020 initiative to engage European partners in discussions about a more independ...
Italy Joins French Nuclear Exercise, Signaling Shift in European Security
In 2022, an Italian plane participated in a French nuclear exercise, symbolizing a growing European effort to address security concerns amidst potential shifts in transatlantic relations. This follows President Macron's 2020 initiative to engage European partners in discussions about a more independ...
Progress
48% Bias Score
European Arms Imports Surge 155 Percent Amid Ukraine War, Trump Uncertainty
Driven by Russia's Ukraine invasion and US foreign policy uncertainty under President Trump, European imports of heavy weapons surged 155 percent between 2020-2024 versus 2015-2019, while global imports decreased slightly; Ukraine became the world's largest arms importer, receiving 45 percent of its...
European Arms Imports Surge 155 Percent Amid Ukraine War, Trump Uncertainty
Driven by Russia's Ukraine invasion and US foreign policy uncertainty under President Trump, European imports of heavy weapons surged 155 percent between 2020-2024 versus 2015-2019, while global imports decreased slightly; Ukraine became the world's largest arms importer, receiving 45 percent of its...
Progress
44% Bias Score
Díaz Opposes Spain's Defense Spending Increase
In Brussels, Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz vehemently opposed the government's plan to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2029, clashing with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's announcement and creating significant challenges for securing parliamentary support for the proposed increa...
Díaz Opposes Spain's Defense Spending Increase
In Brussels, Spanish Deputy Prime Minister Yolanda Díaz vehemently opposed the government's plan to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP by 2029, clashing with Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez's announcement and creating significant challenges for securing parliamentary support for the proposed increa...
Progress
52% Bias Score
Showing 1,105 to 1,116 of 2,569 results