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'They inspire in us both a sense of awe and an acute sense of loss'
Instant Opinion Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Could World War III start in the Philippines?
Today's Big Question Clashes bring U.S., China closer to conflict
By Joel Mathis, The Week US 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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How powerful is Iran?
Today's big question Islamic republic is facing domestic dissent and 'economic peril' but has a vast military, dangerous allies and a nuclear threat
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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The issue of women and conscription
Under the radar Ukraine military adviser hints at widening draft to women, as other countries weigh defence options amid global insecurity
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Have we entered the age of AI warfare?
Today's Big Question Israeli military used AI to create 'kill lists' of suspected Hamas militants, say local media
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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The US Army is revamping itself — by cutting jobs
Under the Radar The revamp is part of a strategy to deal with Chinese and Russian aggression
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Chile revisits the mysterious death of poet Pablo Neruda
Under the radar Pinochet critic died days after military coup in 1973 and traces of deadly toxin have since been found in his remains
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Growing turmoil in resource-rich Democratic Republic of Congo
Under the Radar South African troops help army battle rebel groups in the world's leading cobalt producing country
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Is Pakistan on the cusp of a revolution?
Today's Big Question Country's largest party shut out of power after 'mandate thieves' agree new coalition favoured by military
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Will Ukraine's leadership reset work?
Today's Big Question Zelenskyy hints at ousting of popular military chief, but risks backlash amid dwindling munitions, delayed funding and Russian bombardment
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Imran Khan sentenced to 10 years: how powerful is Pakistan's military?
Today's Big Question The country's armed forces ignore country's economic woes, control its institutions and, critics say, engineer election results
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What would a second Trump presidency mean for Nato?
Today's big question Trump's hostility towards European leaders 'could prove fatal' for the military alliance if he wins re-election
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet, The Week UK Published
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Nato official warns of all-out war with Russia in next 20 years
Speed Read Civilians must prepare for life-changing conflict and mass mobilisation, says military chief
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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