Defence
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British defence: the crisis in the Armed Forces
Talking Point Depleted military power may not be able to meet its own commitment to up defence spending to 2.5%
By The Week UK Published
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How will the Ukraine war end?
Today's Big Question Negotiated peace seen as most likely outcome by most Europeans
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Last updated
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Are we heading for World War Three?
In Depth China and Russia attempting to create new club of Eurasian countries and an 'alternative new world order'
By The Week UK Last updated
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Could Hezbollah defeat Israel?
Today's Big Question 'World's best-armed non-state group' on brink of all-out war with neighbour as UN chief warns of regional 'catastrophe'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Secret plan for UK to protect Irish skies
Under The Radar Relations between Dublin and London have historically been strained but covert co-operation has endured for decades
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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The 10 most dangerous countries in the world
In Depth Yemen takes bottom spot in the Global Peace Index, as conflicts in Gaza and Ukraine put world on track for highest death toll since 1994
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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Iran at the nuclear crossroads
The Explainer Officials 'openly threatening' to build nuclear bomb, as watchdog finds large increase in enriched uranium stockpile
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Pros and cons of national service for 18-year-olds
In Depth Rishi Sunak's mandatory scheme for 18-year-olds labelled 'headline-grabbing gimmick' by Labour
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Ukraine's stolen children
Under the Radar Officially 20,000 children have been detained since Russia's invasion in 2022, but the true number is likely to be far higher
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Will Russian advance in Kharkiv prove decisive in Ukraine war?
Today's Big Question Recent gains in northeast could be 'a momentary setback' or a 'turning point', as Kyiv counts the cost of US delay
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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A brief timeline of Russia's war in Ukraine
In Depth How the Kremlin's plan for a quick conquest turned into a quagmire
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How strong is Hamas?
Today's Big Question Analysts warn that Islamist group may sustain 'lingering armed resistance for years to come'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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What is Russia plotting in Moldova?
feature Ahead of two crucial polls, Kremlin 'using all available means of leverage and interference to impose its will – short of bombing the country'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Last updated
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British Armed Forces personnel details 'hacked by China'
Speed Read The Ministry of Defence became aware of the breach 'several days ago'
By Arion McNicoll, The Week UK Published
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