Politics
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Jul- 2024 -8 July
Philippines and Japan Sign Key Defense Pact
The Philippines and Japan signed a key defense pact that will allow the deployment of troops on each other's territory as they boost ties in the face of China's growing assertiveness.
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5 July
NATO Chief Sidesteps Questions on Biden’s Condition
NATO chief Stoltenberg dodged reporters' questions about the condition of US President Biden and whether he thought the leader of the alliance's most important country was fit for re-election.
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Jun- 2024 -28 June
Philippines, Japan to Hold Security Talks Next Month
Japan and the Philippines will hold high-level defense talks next month, Manila said, as the two countries seek to boost ties in the face of an increasingly confrontational China.
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27 June
Serbia and Kosovo Talks Collapse Despite EU Efforts
A European Union bid to revive stalled negotiations between Serbia and Kosovo fell through, with Serbia's president and the Kosovo prime minister failing to meet as planned.
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26 June
The Future of US Collective Defense and Innovation: Joint Allied Integration
In today’s increasingly tech-driven defense landscape, carefully sharing and coordinating industrial innovations with allies is key to the future of US collective defense.
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20 June
Rutte Seals NATO Top Job After Lone Rival Drops Out
Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte clinched the race to become the next head of NATO at a pivotal time for the alliance.
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20 June
N Korea, Russia Sign Mutual Defense Deal as Kim Pledges Support on Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin signed a mutual defense agreement with North Korea's Kim Jong Un, who offered his "full support" on Ukraine.
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18 June
Dutch PM Rutte ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ on NATO Job After Orban Talks
Dutch PM Rutte said he was "cautiously optimistic" he will overcome Hungary's opposition to him becoming NATO's next chief after talks with Orban.
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12 June
Germany Plans Revamped Military Service Model: Sources
Germany is planning a new military service model as the country looks to revamp its depleted armed forces in the wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine, parliamentary sources said.
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7 June
Biden Vows Ukraine Will Not Use US Weapons to Strike Moscow
President Biden insisted that US weapons would not be used to attack Moscow after he authorized Ukraine to strike targets inside Russia with Western-supplied arms.
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