Trump’s return as US president has left Europe’s main military pact looking less assured. Here’s how defence is being reshaped on the continent.
Volodymyr Zelensky entered office with hopes for real change. But three years of war have transformed the former comedian,who appeared visibly stressed during his exchange with Donald Trump on Friday.
Amid a growing divide between the United States and Europe,the continent has sharply accelerated its efforts to address pressing defence needs.
European leaders are suddenly questioning whether America,under Donald Trump,remains their ally. Australia may have to confront the same question.
Clueless European leaders appear to be quaking in fear of Trump and his lackeys,writes Donna Wieman.
The confused messages from Donald Trump’s administration have caught leaders flat-footed – as if they hadn’t been paying attention during the past 12 months.
Australia has rare earth metals crucial to high-tech manufacturing that will become more important for the US to get as it enters a trade war with China.
Putin is mobilising troops and stepping up collaboration with allies ahead of Trump’s inauguration on January 20,hoping the West tires of the conflict.
Israel had every right respond to Hamas,but some of its supporters ignore a critical constraint under international law.
Vladimir Putin’s nuclear sabre-rattling is spooking many in the West,but its main purpose may be to shape the approach of the incoming US president.