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Europe’s military buildup earns rare American praise
HIYA AND WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. It’s day three of the Farnborough International Airshow, and our final dispatch from the U.K. (for now). We’re checking in on NATO’s …
Pentagon’s budget troubles reverberate across the Atlantic
Members of the Greek Air Force look at the Boeing MQ-28 Ghost Bat on the opening day of the Farnborough International Airshow 2026 in Farnborough, south-west of …
Turkey is the NATO summit’s unlikely winner
GÜNAYDIN TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re coming to you from day two of the NATO summit in Ankara, where we’re examining how Turkey stole the show, Germany’s plan to …
Trump moves NATO’s goalposts — again
GÜNAYDIN TO GLOBAL SECURITY. After many travel delays, we’re coming to you from the NATO summit in Ankara. Stop by and say hi. We’re digging into Donald Trump’s …
Allies get over the US-led world order
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. Welcome to the final day of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue. We’re examining how U.S. allies are coping with Washington stepping back from the region, …
Asian allies tiptoe around China as US influence wanes
SELAMAT PAGI AND WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re coming to you from day two of the IISS Shangri-La Dialogue. We’re examining how U.S. allies in Asia are responding …
Sidestepping superpowers at Shangri-La
SELAMAT DATANG! GLOBAL SECURITY is in Singapore for the first day of the Shangri-La Dialogue. We’ll spotlight the key leaders coming to Asia’s biggest defense conference, the region’s …
Munich Day 3: Zelenskyy seeks Tomahawks, Patriots
WILLKOMMEN TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re coming to you from the Munich Security Conference on its final day. We’re spotlighting Ukraine’s plea for weapons, Estonia’s bid to fast-track American arms …
Munich Day 2: Marco Rubio’s test
WILLKOMMEN TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re coming to you from the Munich Security Conference. Let’s look ahead to Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s big speech on Saturday, how allies may take …
Munich Day 1: US lawmakers sell reassurance
WILLKOMMEN TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re coming to you from the Munich Security Conference.Here’s your inside look at the visiting U.S. congressional delegation,the 2028 contenders descending on Bavaria and …
Canada opens door to defense capital
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re diving deep into Canada’s defense tech and venture capital moment, Europe’s joint fighter fracas andwhy the Pentagon made a major deal for zinc. …
America’s ‘single belly button’ for arms and allies
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re peeking at America’s new defense cooperation chief, Australia’s missile moves and the EU’s turn in the barrel. Read more about our mission. We’ll …
US security strategy aftershocks hit Reagan
Due to a production error this email is being sent out later than planned. We apologize for any inconvenience. WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re coming to you from …
Wall Street dives into defense
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re coming to you from the Reagan National Defense Forum with a look at Wall Street’s visit to Simi Valley, the most powerful man …
China’s AI warpath
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re highlighting Beijing’s artificial intelligence push, the toughest part about building a drone wall and cooling ties between Washington and Berlin. Read more about …
Ukraine peace plan roils Halifax
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We are coming to you live from the Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia. Here’s a look at the drama over the Russia-Ukraine …
Pentagon MIA in Halifax
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We are coming to you live from the Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia, Canada. Let’s dive in with a look at the …
China’s new military muscle
China Marks The 80th Anniversary Of The End Of World War II And Victory Over Japan WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re breaking down which of Beijing’s new weapons …
America’s arms sale shake-up
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re spotlighting the Pentagon’s effort to sell more arms to allies, Lithuania’s agenda in Washington and the Dutch bid to coproduce weapons. Read more …
How Pete Hegseth courted Asia
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re breaking down U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Asia tour, Canada’s brand-new defense budget and the Pentagon’s upcoming shift for U.S. arms abroad. Read more …