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News & analysis tagged Defense — diplomacy, politics, and global affairs coverage from Model Diplomat.
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India Accepts Quasi-Alliance with Australia
India signs uranium deal and ANZUS-style defense clause with Australia, accepting quasi-alliance obligations from middle powers to counter China.
2026-07-16
Taiwan's Drone Gap: The 435-Ship Problem
Taiwan's defense strategy falters as drone funding is cut, risking deterrence against China.
2026-07-09
Taiwan's Drone Doctrine Against China
Taiwan's drone-first doctrine aims to counter China's maritime pressure effectively.
2026-07-09
Pentagon's $300M Lithium Buy Signals Cold War
The Pentagon's $300M lithium buy signals a shift in U.S. mineral strategy.
2026-07-09
Mora López y la crisis del Catatumbo
El nombramiento de Mora López revela la estrategia militar del gobierno de De la Espriella.
2026-07-09
Largo's $60M Pentagon Vanadium Order
The Pentagon's $60M vanadium order signals a shift in critical minerals strategy.
2026-07-09
Largo's $60M Pentagon Vanadium Deal
Largo's $60M deal with the Pentagon marks a strategic shift in U.S. mineral policy.
2026-07-09
Ukraine Signs Drone Deals with NATO Allies
Ukraine's new Drone Deals with Estonia, Netherlands, and Denmark reshape defense ties.
2026-07-08
Taiwan's Civil Defense: Deterrence Strategy
Taiwan's civil defense strategy aims to deter Chinese aggression through readiness.
2026-07-08
Taiwan Labels China a 'Troublemaker' After JL
Taiwan's defense minister calls China a 'troublemaker' after missile test signals regional tensions.
2026-07-08
Taiwan Calls China 'Troublemaker' After SLBM
Taiwan's defense minister labels China a 'troublemaker' after SLBM test strengthens Pacific alliances.
2026-07-08
Russia Strikes Kyiv as NATO Summit Begins
Russia's missile strike on Kyiv highlights NATO's air defense challenges.
2026-07-08
NATO's £37bn missile bet: Europe builds its
NATO allies pledge £37bn for a UK-led missile program, signaling strategic independence from the US.
2026-07-08
NATO's £37bn Missile Bet Against Washington
NATO's £37bn missile project signals Europe's shift away from US reliance.
2026-07-08
Modi's Jakarta Pacts Redraw Southeast Asia's
India and Indonesia's July 2026 agreements mark a shift in Southeast Asia's security landscape.
2026-07-08
India's BrahMos Deal Reshapes Malacca Strait
India's BrahMos missile deal with Indonesia marks a pivotal shift in Indo-Pacific security.
2026-07-08
India–Indonesia BrahMos Deal Redraws Indo-Pac
India's BrahMos deal with Indonesia reshapes regional security dynamics.
2026-07-08
Canada-Germany Strategic Pact Unveiled
Canada and Germany's pact marks a shift in defense and energy strategy.
2026-07-08
Canada-Germany NATO Partnership Agreement
Canada and Germany forge a NATO-within-NATO partnership to enhance security.
2026-07-08
Ankara's $50B NATO Arms Deals Shift
Ankara's $50 billion arms deals signal a shift in NATO's procurement strategy.
2026-07-08
Ukraine's Patriot Request at NATO Summit
Zelensky demands Patriot interceptors at NATO summit as missile strikes escalate.
2026-07-07
India-Indonesia Relations: Ganga-Mahakam
India's Ganga-Mahakam Vision aims to reshape ties with Indonesia through defense and minerals.
2026-07-07
GreenMet's Rare Earths Hub and Pentagon Ban
GreenMet's $150M hub in West Virginia aims to meet the 2027 Pentagon ban on Chinese rare earths.
2026-07-07
China's 110-Ship Record Reshapes Taiwan's Def
Taiwan's record 110+ Chinese vessels mark a shift in regional defense dynamics.
2026-07-07