A recent proposal by President Donald Trump to end the war in Ukraine has sparked debate. The plan, which is still in draft form, suggests that Ukraine would give up some of its territory to Russia. This idea has been met with resistance, especially from Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who
The world has seen some big changes lately. Wars and sudden crises have shown how weak our medical supply chains can be. When things go wrong, we need medicines fast. But making and moving them quickly is tough. So, what's the solution? A group of experts got together to figure out which medicines a
In a surprising turn, a plan has surfaced that could potentially end the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. This plan, attributed to a high-profile U. S. figure, suggests that Ukraine might have to make significant territorial concessions to achieve peace. The proposal, which is still in i
NATO's air surveillance is getting a makeover. The Netherlands and other European allies have decided not to go ahead with buying six Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft. This plan was meant to replace the old Boeing E-3A AWACS fleet. The U. S. pulling out of the program earlier this year made this decisi
The world is on edge as Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic warns of a possible war between NATO and Russia. He says Europe is quickly building up its military power, calling it "defense, " while Russia is getting ready for war. Countries like Finland, Poland, and Romania are spending a lot more on t
Poland is on the hunt for new submarines, and the UK and Sweden are teaming up to win the deal. The "Orka" program is a big part of Poland's plan to modernize its navy and strengthen its NATO ties, especially with Russia causing trouble. The UK's Prime Minister, Keir Starmer, is pushing hard for Pol
Putin's aggressive moves in Ukraine and around NATO borders are a big problem. Just throwing money at defense won't fix it. NATO needs a smart plan, like the Harmel Report from 1967, but updated for today. This new plan should focus on changing Putin's mind and actions, leading to talks and better u
Poland is stepping up its defense game in a major way. Starting this month, the country is launching a new military training program called "At Readiness. " This isn't just any old training program—it's a massive effort to prepare around 400, 000 people by 2026. That's a lot of folks! Why the sudde
NATO's new defense spending target of 5% of GDP by 2035, set at the 2025 summit, is a big deal. But it's not as straightforward as it seems. The plan splits spending into two parts: 3. 5% for traditional defense and 1. 5% for broader security needs. The problem? No one knows exactly what counts as t
Estonia's president, Alar Karis, recently shared some interesting insights about the Russia-Ukraine war and the challenges of finding peace. He mentioned a conversation he had with former U. S. President Donald Trump earlier this year. Trump had said they were close to ending the war, but as of Octo
