International Relations
US, Australia, Japan deepen defense cooperation
Austin and his counterparts vow to coordinate military planning—and discuss AUKUS' prospects under Trump.
US efforts to protect democracy in Europe could fade under Trump
Moldova’s experience underscores the key role US aid plays in warding off Russian election-meddling.
Problems with a German railroad contract slowed US munitions to Ukraine, IG says
‘Multiple delays’ are blamed on deficiencies of a shipping arrangement between EUCOM and Deutsche Bahn.
The X-Men and Avengers have lessons for international defense cooperation
We train as we fight, but we don’t buy as we fight.
Officials tout AI-powered sub-hunting as AUKUS defense chiefs converge
Austin is in London to review progress and plan next steps.
It’s increasingly difficult to see how Qatar can broker a Gaza breakthrough
Doha's mediation efforts have been undermined by Israel's recent assassination of Hamas' longtime political chief.
To foster regional security, forge a long-term counterterrorism partnership with Iraq
In a remarkably complex situation, it’s a hedge worth building.
Meet the frustrated negotiators seeking a Gaza ceasefire
Qatar is increasingly the world’s mediator, but this is the energy-rich sheikdom’s toughest case yet.
US preps unusual $2B loan for Polish military
Poland has bought billions worth of U.S. military goods, in addition to Korean-made armaments.
A year after China cut mil-to-mil contacts with US, a hint of thaw?
INDOPACOM commander met with Chinese military delegation, Pentagon confirms.
Pentagon seeks missile defense integration with Australia
U.S. and Australia deepen military partnership on technology.
US to train Ukrainian pilots, maintainers on F-16s this fall
The pilots will go through English language training before getting into the cockpit.
Meet the tiny State Department offices clearing billions of dollars’ worth of weapons for Ukraine
They’ve handled a 150-fold increase in work by doing in hours what used to take months.
US Open to Expanding AUKUS
New participants to the partnership between Australia, the United Kingdom and the United States would need to provide beneficial tech contributions, officials said.
Pentagon Wants Combatant Commands More Involved in Foreign Arms Sales
DOD's other ideas to speed up exports include creating a Defense Security Cooperation Service.
Can F-35 Engine Plan Get Foreign OK?
The U.S. Air Force decided to upgrade the existing engine instead of pursuing a new adaptive engine, and will likely talk to partners about the change later this year.
Italy and Japan Are Deepening Military-Industrial Ties. The US Should Help
Yes, even though they’re working on Europe’s new fighter jet.
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World Leaders Expected to Push for Ukraine War Crimes Trials at Munich Security Conference
“How do we get them in front of courts?” says the German ambassador who leads the annual event.
When Macron and Biden Meet, Will it Be Love, Actually?
America needs to see eye-to-eye with its oldest ally.
Lawmakers Highlight ‘Urgency’ To Train Aussie Submariners As AUKUS Celebrates One Year
“Whether you’re developing a workforce to build it or those to operate it, the sooner we begin that training pipeline, the better off we will be,” Rep. Donald Norcross said.
