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July 2, 2026, 01:40 PM - 6 min read
The geopolitical challenge facing the country is growing, the pace of its spending response is arguably lacking and, of the partners able to help close the gap, Japan is the partner Wellington is most likely to prioritise. Allies are already signalling they expect more from New Zealand – and the cost of moving too slowly will be measured not only incapability, but in credibility.
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December 5, 2025, 09:01 AM - 3 min read
The strike on December 4 is the 22nd that the US military has carried out against boats in the Caribbean Sea and eastern Pacific Ocean over claims they were trafficking drugs
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September 4, 2025, 10:38 AM - 2 min read
Hegseth said that the large military parade in Beijing on Wednesday, overseen by Xi Jinping and attended by Russian President Vladimir Putin, is an indication of the collaboration that the two nations have.
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May 1, 2025, 03:34 PM - 3 min read
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has issued a stern warning to Iran over its support for the Houthis, a group responsible for attacks on US and Israel-bound ships. Tensions have escalated following a drone strike that caused an F-18 jet to fall into the Red Sea.
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February 20, 2025, 01:52 PM - 6 min read
The Trump administration has called for NATO members to spend 5% of their GDP on defence. With the US now looking to step back from its transatlantic commitments to focus on countering China, European nations must swiftly readjust to the new geopolitical reality.
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