With Washington looking toward China, and the possibility of another Trump presidency, Europe should do more for its own defense. Here are four key areas to watch.
Tag: Arms Trade
Biden Is Hosting NATO This Week. Here’s What to Watch.
All eyes are on President Biden, but looming over the meeting is the possibility that Vladimir Putin might pull a stunt to disrupt the gathering.
U.S. Officials Say Russia Is Unlikely to Take Much More Ukrainian Territory
Russian forces continue to inflict pain, but NATO leaders gathering in Washington can say that their efforts to strengthen Ukraine are working.
Putin Came to Asia to Disrupt, and He Succeeded
His embrace of North Korea and deal making with Vietnam injected more potential threats into a region already strained by Taiwan tensions and South China Sea clashes.
Amid Gaza War, Netanyahu Feuds With Military, His Coalition and Washington
As the Israeli prime minister’s allies pull him in multiple, contradictory directions, he has publicly focused on his conflict with the Biden administration.
Why Is Putin in Vietnam?
President Vladimir V. Putin is keen to maintain the longstanding military ties between Russia and Vietnam, as Hanoi has developed deeper bonds with Washington.
Putin and Kim Jong-un Sign Pact in North Korea
A need for munitions to use against Ukraine is pushing Russia’s leader to deepen his ties with North Korea, raising alarms in the West. The text of the agreement was not immediately released.
Putin Arrives in North Korea as Ukraine War Redefines Ties With Kim
President Vladimir V. Putin’s military needs have prompted the Kremlin to strengthen ties with the authoritarian government of Kim Jong-un, which is well stocked in munitions.
French Court Strikes Down Ban of Israeli Companies at Arms Show
A court ruled that France’s order to bar Israeli exhibitors from the Eurosatory arms show was discriminatory, as the French government’s criticism over the war in Gaza mounts.
Putin to Visit North Korea and Meet With Kim Jong-un
Seeking more weapons for the war in Ukraine, the Russian president plans to return to the country on Tuesday for the first time in nearly a quarter-century.