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Would Gen Z fight for 'racist' Britain?
Today's Big Question Only 11% of people aged 18-27 say they would fight for UK, survey by The Times reveals, amid low levels of pride and 'declines in confidence in institutions'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The resurgence of the Taliban in Pakistan
Under the Radar Islamabad blames Kabul for sheltering jihadi fighters terrorising Pakistan's borderlands
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The M23 rebels fuelling conflict in DR Congo
The Explainer Ethnic tensions and allure of valuable mineral resources have sparked a resurgence of longstanding conflict
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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After Gaza: what is Israel doing in the West Bank?
Today's Big Question Benjamin Netanyahu launches 'extensive and significant' operation, with deadly strikes on Jenin, arrests and checkpoints across the occupied territory
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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'It's hard to resist a sweet deal on a good car'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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What would happen if World War Three started?
In depth With conflicts in Ukraine, Middle East, Africa and Asia-Pacific, the 'spark' that could ignite all-out war 'already exists'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Last updated
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ATACMS, the long-range American missiles being fired by Ukraine
The Explainer President Joe Biden has authorized their use for the first time in the war
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The Pentagon faces an uncertain future with Trump
Talking Point The president-elect has nominated conservative commentator Pete Hegseth to lead the Defense Department
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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The Week Unwrapped: Will China's 'robot wolves' change wars?
Podcast Plus, why are Britain's birds in decline? And are sleeper trains making a comeback?
By The Week Staff Published
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Pentagon Discord leaker gets 15 years in prison
Speed Read Jack Teixeira, a Massachusetts Air National Guard member, leaked classified military documents
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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'There are benefits, but not acknowledging them would tell only half of the story'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Extremism is becoming more common among veterans and service members
Under the Radar Nearly 500 people arrested for extremist crimes between 2017 and 2023 had military backgrounds
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Would Trump really use the military against Americans?
Talking Points The former president says troops could be used against 'enemy within'
By Joel Mathis, The Week US Published
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'Hungry children are not set up to learn'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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