Defence
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The fall of the generals: China’s military purge
In the Spotlight Xi Jinping’s extraordinary removal of senior general proves that no-one is safe from anti-corruption drive that has investigated millions
By The Week UK Published
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Which side is winning the war: Russia or Ukraine?
The Explainer The latest peace talks have hit a dead end, and despite prisoner swaps, the conflict is ongoing
By The Week UK Last updated
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Russia vs. Nato war: who would win?
In Depth Military capability of Western alliance remains ‘formidable’ even without US commitment, as Putin warns Russia is ‘ready’ to fight a war with Europe
By The Week UK Last updated
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What is ‘Arctic Sentry’ and will it deter Russia and China?
Today’s Big Question Nato considers joint operation and intelligence sharing in Arctic region, in face of Trump’s threats to seize Greenland for ‘protection’
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Is the Chinese embassy a national security risk?
Today’s Big Question Keir Starmer set to approve London super-complex, despite objections from MPs and security experts
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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New START: the final US-Russia nuclear treaty about to expire
The Explainer The last agreement between Washington and Moscow expires within weeks
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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What would a UK deployment to Ukraine look like?
Today's Big Question Security agreement commits British and French forces in event of ceasefire
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Would Europe defend Greenland from US aggression?
Today’s Big Question ‘Mildness’ of EU pushback against Trump provocation ‘illustrates the bind Europe finds itself in’
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Greenland, Colombia, Cuba: where is Donald Trump eyeing up next?
Today's Big Question Ousting Venezuela’s leader could embolden the US administration to exert its dominance elsewhere
By The Week UK Published
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The history of US nuclear weapons on UK soil
The Explainer Arrangement has led to protests and dangerous mishaps
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Did Trump just end the US-Europe alliance?
Today's Big Question New US national security policy drops ‘grenade’ on Europe and should serve as ‘the mother of all wake-up calls’
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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How the War Department became the Department of Defense – and back again
In Depth In 1947 President Harry Truman restructured the US military establishment, breaking with naming tradition
By Michael E. Haskew Published
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Taiwan eyes Iron Dome-like defence against China
Under the Radar President announces historic increase in defence spending as Chinese aggression towards autonomous island escalates
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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Is conscription the answer to Europe’s security woes?
Today's Big Question How best to boost troop numbers to deal with Russian threat is ‘prompting fierce and soul-searching debates’
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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