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Five years of Taliban rule: has the world given up on Afghanistan?Today’s Big Question As fifth anniversary of withdrawal of US troops approaches, imminent famine and ‘systematic erasure of Afghan women’ remain unaddressed
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Is Germany the centre of a hybrid Russia-Nato war?In the Spotlight Thwarted attack on German airport has ‘directed suspicion towards Russia’ as drone threats become more prevalent
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Can deadly escalation between Russia and Ukraine be stopped?Today’s Big Question Recent strikes in both countries show that civilians are increasingly caught in the crossfire, with world leaders urged to intervene
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How would we know if World War Three was upon us?In depth Most of us probably won’t realise that we are in a global conflict - at least until it enters ‘the history books as a real event in retrospect’
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Will Ukraine’s internal war affect its external one?Today's Big Question ‘Extraordinary rupture’ at the heart of Kyiv’s war-fighting team ‘can only benefit Russia’
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Japan to create first post-war intelligence agencyThe Explainer PM Sanae Takaichi hails ‘first step’ towards strengthening the country’s espionage capabilities in the face of growing Chinese and Russian threats
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Australia and Fiji’s new defence pactUnder the Radar Alliance is one of a flurry of treaties Canberra is making in the Pacific to cooperate on security and counter China’s growing influence
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Is the Russia-China relationship a threat to Nato?Today’s Big Question Seen as a friendship with ‘no limits’, the nature of this alliance could be changing as Nato ramps up defence spending
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Nato summit: the most consequential in a generation?Today's Big Question Donald Trump ‘thought to be planning to reward or punish countries based on their defence spending’
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Defence black hole: Starmer’s parting gift for Burnham?Talking Point PM’s commitments in the Defence Investment Plan pose significant challenges for heir-apparent Andy Burnham and his future chancellor
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Drones and a hybrid Navy: how the UK’s Armed Forces will changeThe Explainer Military experts have raised doubts about new plan for ‘cutting-edge capabilities’
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Which side is winning the war: Russia or Ukraine?The Explainer Ukraine’s war effort ‘on the front foot’ as it awaits response to ceasefire offer
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How the US military footprint in Australia is growingUnder The Radar Australia has been accused of acting as America’s ‘51st state’
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Is the UK serious about defence?Today's Big Question Senior figures slam Starmer’s spending plans and say troops are being left underfunded
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