Defence
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Hamas and Hezbollah strikes: what does it mean for Israel?
Today's Big Question Iran vows revenge for death of Hamas political leader in Tehran, hours after Israeli strike kills top Hezbollah member in Beirut
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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What would war between Israel and Hezbollah look like?
Today's Big Question A conflict that neither side wants could cause devastation and spark direct US-Iran confrontation
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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British defence: the crisis in the Armed Forces
Talking Point Depleted military power may not be able to meet its own commitment to up defence spending to 2.5%
By The Week UK Published
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Could Hezbollah defeat Israel?
Today's Big Question 'World's best-armed non-state group' on brink of all-out war with neighbour as UN chief warns of regional 'catastrophe'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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Secret plan for UK to protect Irish skies
Under The Radar Relations between Dublin and London have historically been strained but covert co-operation has endured for decades
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Iran at the nuclear crossroads
The Explainer Officials 'openly threatening' to build nuclear bomb, as watchdog finds large increase in enriched uranium stockpile
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK Published
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National service: Sunak's marching orders?
Talking Point Prime minister's pledge to re-introduce conscription seen as plea to core Tory base
By The Week UK Published
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Pros and cons of national service for 18-year-olds
In Depth Rishi Sunak's mandatory scheme for 18-year-olds labelled 'headline-grabbing gimmick' by Labour
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Is Russia fighting a 'sabotage' war in Europe?
Today's Big Question Series of 'random' attacks has put security services across the continent on 'high alert'
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Ukraine's stolen children
Under the Radar Officially 20,000 children have been detained since Russia's invasion in 2022, but the true number is likely to be far higher
By Harriet Marsden, The Week UK 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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A brief timeline of Russia's war in Ukraine
In Depth How the Kremlin's plan for a quick conquest turned into a quagmire
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How strong is Hamas?
Today's Big Question Analysts warn that Islamist group may sustain 'lingering armed resistance for years to come'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Published
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What is Russia plotting in Moldova?
feature Ahead of two crucial polls, Kremlin 'using all available means of leverage and interference to impose its will – short of bombing the country'
By Elliott Goat, The Week UK Last updated
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