Tag: Security strategy
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EU Isn’t Ready to Stop Trump from Taking Greenland: What It Means for the Arctic
Introduction: A Greenland Question for the Arctic Era The United States has long seen Greenland as a strategic prize in the Arctic, a view that gained renewed attention as Donald Trump floated ideas about purchasing or securing the island’s allegiance. European leaders, for their part, are anxious about potential shifts in sovereignty, military posture, and…
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Defence Ministry inaugurates Ministerial Advisory Board to steer policy and national security
Strategic move for defence governance The Defence Ministry has formally inaugurated a Ministerial Advisory Board (MAB) to steer policy direction, national security priorities, and stakeholder engagement. The move signals a decisive step toward strengthening strategic governance and ensuring that defence policy reflects a broad range of expertise and perspectives. While specific recommendations from the board…
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Japan Sets New Defense Spending Record as Geopolitical Pressure Mounts
Japan Moves Toward a Record Defense Budget Japan is preparing to approve a defense budget that would set a new national spending record as part of a broader strategy to strengthen security in a volatile regional landscape. With geopolitical tensions rising, Tokyo is balancing its defense needs against fiscal constraints while facing pressure from allies…
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U.S. Strikes on Syria Highlight the Jagged Path Ahead for President Ahmed al-Sharaa
New Strikes, Old Dilemmas: The U.S. Air Campaign and Syria’s Stability The late-Friday barrage of U.S. airstrikes across Syria underscores the complexity of President Ahmed al-Sharaa’s efforts to consolidate authority in a nation fractured by conflict. While the strikes signal Washington’s willingness to act against perceived threats, they also cast a revealing light on the…
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Arctic Drone Edge: China and Russia Outpacing NATO, study claims
Overview: Arctic drone capabilities under scrutiny The latest briefing from the Center for European Policy Analysis (CEPA) highlights a rapidly shifting balance in Arctic military tech. According to the study, China and Russia appear to be pulling ahead of NATO members, including Canada, in developing and deploying drones suited for extreme polar conditions. The findings…
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Senate Taps Fresh Solutions to Rising Insecurity in Southeast at Enugu Summit
Rising insecurity prompts urgent regional dialogue Delegates from across the Southeast converged in Enugu on Thursday for the zonal edition of the Senate’s National Security Summit. The gathering brought together traditional leaders, security agencies, policymakers, civil society groups, and business stakeholders with a common aim: to generate pragmatic solutions to the persistent security challenges plaguing…
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Tinubu Calls for Global Partnership to Defeat Terrorism: Nigeria’s Security Strategy Forward
Global Threat and Nigeria’s Security Landscape President Bola Tinubu has framed the fight against terrorism as a shared, global responsibility. In recent remarks, he urged the international community to join Nigeria in confronting the security challenges that have strained the country’s stability and economic growth. The call comes as Nigeria seeks to balance its internal…
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Tinubu urges global partnership to defeat terrorism and confront security challenges head-on
A Call for Global Partnership Against Terrorism President Bola Tinubu has urged the international community to join Nigeria in a unified effort to defeat terrorism. In a statement that underscored the severity of Nigeria’s security landscape, the president emphasized that durable solutions require collaboration beyond borders. He argued that terrorism is a transnational threat that…
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Norway Wants to Join the EU Drone Wall
Norway pushes to join the EU drone wall Norway is signaling its intention to participate in the European Union’s proposed drone wall, a coordinated defense concept designed to counter the growing threat from unmanned aerial systems (UAS). In recent discussions, EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen underscored the need for a united approach with…
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Norway Aims to Join EU Drone Wall, Emphasizes NATO Cooperation
Norway considers joining the EU’s drone shield Norway is signaling a willingness to participate in the European Union’s planned drone defense framework, a move that would bring NATO cooperation into sharper focus. While not a physical barrier, the so‑called drone wall would coordinate European industrial and military capabilities to deter and counter drone threats. In…