War
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Why are military experts so interested in Ukraine's drone attack?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION The Zelenskyy government's massive surprise assault on Russian airfields was a decisive tactical victory — could it also be the start of a new era in autonomous warfare?
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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How will the MoD's new cyber command unit work?
Today's Big Question Defence secretary outlines plans to combat 'intensifying' threat of cyberattacks from hostile states such as Russia
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What are the different types of nuclear weapons?
The Explainer Speculation mounts that post-war taboo on nuclear weapons could soon be shattered by use of 'battlefield' missiles
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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China looms large over India and Pakistan's latest violence
IN THE SPOTLIGHT Beijing may not have had troops on the ground, but as South Asia's two nuclear powers bared their teeth over Kashmir, China eyed an opportunity
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Syria's Druze sect: caught in the middle of Israeli tensions
The Explainer Israel has used attacks on religious minority by forces loyal to Syria's new government to justify strikes across the border
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Can the world stop Israel from starving Gaza?
Today's Big Question Total blockade on food and aid enters its third month, and Israel is accused of 'weaponising starvation'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Sudan's civil war two years on: is there any hope for peace?
Today's Big Question Very small chance of significant breakthrough at London talks today as the warring factions are not included
By Sorcha Bradley, The Week UK Published
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When the U.S. invaded Canada
Feature President Trump has talked of annexing our northern neighbor. We tried to do just that in the War of 1812.
By The Week US Published
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Yemen is the next humanitarian crisis in the Middle East
In the Spotlight The country has been dealing with humanitarian issues for years that are being exacerbated by war
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Is Israel annexing Gaza?
Today's Big Question Israeli army prepares a major ground offensive and is said to have plans to 'fully occupy the territory'
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Is the 'coalition of the willing' going to work?
Today's Big Question PM's proposal for UK/French-led peacekeeping force in Ukraine provokes 'hostility' in Moscow and 'derision' in Washington
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Anne Sebba shares her favourite books about women in war
The Week Recommends The journalist picks works by Caroline Moorehead, Sarah Helm and Kristin Hannah
By The Week UK Published
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How feasible is a Ukraine ceasefire?
Today's Big Question Kyiv has condemned Putin's 'manipulative' response to proposed agreement
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Mountains of garbage are creating more hazards in Gaza
under the radar Gaza was already creating 1,700 tons of waste daily prior to the war
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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