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Russia is ‘helping China’ prepare for an invasion of Taiwan
In the Spotlight Russia is reportedly allowing China access to military training
By Justin Klawans, The Week US Published
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Moldova gives decisive win to pro-EU party
Speed Read The country is now on track to join the European Union within five years
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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How should Nato respond to Putin’s incursions?
Today’s big question Russia has breached Nato airspace regularly this month, and nations are primed to respond
By Keumars Afifi-Sabet, The Week UK Published
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How close are we to World War Three?
In Depth Repeated Russian incursions into Nato airspace risk a ‘direct armed confrontation’ with the West, foreign secretary warns UN
By The Week UK Last updated
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Russia’s war games and the threat to Nato
In depth Incursion into Poland and Zapad 2025 exercises seen as a test for Europe
By The Week UK Published
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Eurovision faces its Waterloo over Israel boycotts
Talking Point Five major broadcasters have threatened to pull out of next year’s contest over Israel’s participation
By Chas Newkey-Burden, The Week UK Published
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Denmark’s record-setting arms purchase raises eyebrows and anxiety
IN THE SPOTLIGHT By eschewing American-made munitions for their European counterparts, the Danish government is bracing for Russian antagonism and sending a message to the West
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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How would we know if World War Three had started?
In depth Most of us probably won’t realise that we are in a global conflict – at first
By The Week UK Last updated
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Kim Jong Un’s triumph: the rise and rise of North Korea’s dictator
In the Spotlight North Korean leader has strengthened ties with Russia and China, and recently revealed his ‘respected child’ to the world
By The Week UK Published
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What led to Poland invoking NATO’s Article 4 and where could it lead?
TODAY'S BIG QUESTION After a Russian drone blitz, Warsaw’s rare move to invoke the important NATO statute has potentially moved Europe closer to continent-wide warfare
By Rafi Schwartz, The Week US Published
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Russia vs. Nato: who would win in a war?
In Depth Military capability of Western alliance remains 'formidable' despite questions around untested 'mutual assistance' agreement as Trump pivots away from Europe
By The Week UK Last updated
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Poland downs Russian drones in NATO airspace
Speed Read Polish airspace was “violated by a huge number of Russian drones,” Prime Minister Donald Tusk said
By Peter Weber, The Week US Published
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Which side is winning the Ukraine war?
The Explainer Vladimir Putin continues to stall on ceasefire agreement, even as Russian advance slows
By The Week UK Last updated
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The men who could succeed Vladimir Putin
In Depth His reign can't last forever. Who are the leading alternatives?
By David Faris Last updated
In Depth