Tag: defence policy
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Greg Moriarty to Replace Kevin Rudd as Australia’s US Ambassador: What It Means for Bilateral Ties
Australia appoints Greg Moriarty as US ambassador, replacing Kevin Rudd In a move that underscores the Morrison- era and post-pandemic recalibration of Australia’s foreign policy, the Albanese Government has announced that Defence Secretary Greg Moriarty will replace former prime minister Kevin Rudd as Australia’s ambassador to the United States. The appointment marks a rare transition…
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Keir Starmer and Prince Harry condemn Trump’s NATO front-line remarks as veterans push back
UK leaders join veterans in condemning Trump’s NATO remarks In a swift response to controversial remarks attributed to U.S. President Donald Trump, UK Labour leader Keir Starmer and Prince Harry publicly condemned suggestions that European troops had not faced front-line risks in Afghanistan. The clash over interpretation of NATO’s role and the sacrifices of allied…
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Starmer’s Over-60s Army Plan Faces Real-World Hurdles
Introduction: A bold idea meets practical limits Labour leader Keir Starmer has floated a plan to involve older Britons in national service, tapping into a growing conversation about the role of the armed forces and the long-term sustainability of defense staffing. While the concept is politically agile—projecting responsibility, citizenship, and resilience—it immediately runs into a…
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Defence Ministry Forms Ministerial Advisory Board to steer policy and national security
Overview of the Inauguration The Defence Ministry has formally inaugurated a new Ministerial Advisory Board (MAB) to provide strategic guidance on policy direction, national security priorities, and stakeholder engagement. The move, reported by Graphic Online, signals an intent to strengthen civilian oversight, diversify expert input, and align defence planning with broader national interests. The board…
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Carney reshuffles deputy ministers to boost economy and defence
Overview of the shake-up Prime Minister Mark Carney has unveiled a long-awaited reshuffle of deputy ministers, signaling a strategic push to place trusted actors in charge of the government’s most sensitive portfolios. The changes bring new leadership to key economic growth initiatives and national defence, aiming to accelerate reforms and improve coordination across agencies that…
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Ireland to Negotiate with France for Military Radar System
Background to the Negotiations The Government has signalled its intention to begin formal negotiations with France over the purchase of Ireland’s first primary military radar system. The move follows a process of assessment and consultations within the defence sector and with international partners to identify capabilities most suited to Ireland’s security needs. Defence officials have…
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EU Militarisation Debate: Irish Candidate Voices Concern
EU Militarisation Sparks Fire in Irish Political Arena The debate over Europe’s trajectory on defence and security has risen to the forefront as Irish voters prepare for a presidential contest that has featured spiky criticism of where the European Union is headed. In a recent appearance on Katie Hannon’s Interview Live, independent presidential candidate Catherine…