Missions
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What a Kamala Harris foreign policy could look like
She would likely stay tough on Russia and China, and has rebuked Israel’s handling of aid into Gaza.
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We volunteered at a Gaza hospital. What we saw was unspeakable.
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Next European Political Community summit to be held in Hungary
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Trump brags about ending Roe. No one’s talking about it in Milwaukee
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In conversation: Broadcom and Telia on sovereign cloud
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Hungary’s gatherings get cold shoulder after Putin visit
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Commissioners should skip Hungary’s meetings, European Commission says
Trump to meet with Orbán in Florida after NATO summit
The conservative allies will sit down at the former president’s Mar-a-Lago resort.
The world’s most successful military alliance. If you can keep it.
Trump or not in the White House, NATO has to embrace some hard realities to survive another five — much less 75 — years.
Diplomacy wars: Orbán’s new nemesis arranges visit to Ukraine
Hungary’s Péter Magyar wants to present a contrast with Budapest’s Russia-friendly prime minister.
Zelenskyy rubbishes Orbán’s global ‘peace mission’
Only world powers such as China, the U.S. or EU could undertake such mission, Ukraine president says.
Starmer’s ‘quiet’ climate radicalism sets up battle with Farage
The new Labour prime minister is gearing up for a fight with populists over net zero policy. He believes he can win.
Secret meetings, private threats and a massive arms race: How the world is preparing for Trump
In 2016, no one in the world was ready for President Trump. America’s NATO allies aren’t making the same mistake this time.
Keir Starmer: I didn’t believe the exit poll
The U.K.’s new PM said he was getting used to being called by his new title — but was still happy to be addressed by his first name.
With Brussels fuming, Putin welcomes Orbán as EU leader
“I am at your disposal,” Russian president says, as European leaders castigate Hungarian prime minister.
Orbán shakes hands with Putin in Moscow amid EU uproar
The Hungarian PM’s “peace mission” has sparked condemnation from European leaders.
Europe has avoided the nuke question for decades. No longer
America has protected Europe with is nuclear umbrella for more than 70 years. In the era of Vladimir Putin and Donald Trump, the continent is quietly debating a different nuclear future.
Tesla received EU inspectors last week at its Chinese factories
Such an inspection could result in Tesla getting a lower duty than the average of 21 percent on Chinese EV-makers.
Fighting in Gaza will continue, Netanyahu tells Cabinet amid tense cease-fire talks
The U.S. has been pushing Israel to agree to a three-part cease-fire deal, backed by several countries including France, the U.K., Egypt, Qatar and by the European Commission.
Iran threatens ‘obliterating war’ if Israel attacks Lebanon
Tensions between Israel and Hezbollah prompted the US to launch diplomatic efforts to prevent a full-scale war in the region.
Meet Germany’s Lord of the Drones
A drone entrepreneur wants to save Europe with smarter war robots
Stoltenberg appeals to France to ‘keep NATO strong’ as far right surges
“I strongly believe it is in the interest of France … to keep NATO strong,” the secretary-general tells POLITICO.
The secret arms deal that cost Putin an ally
Leaked files reveal betrayal by Russia’s proxies provoked Armenia to quit a military alliance with Moscow, in a blow to Vladimir Putin.
5 takeaways from Labour’s ‘Captain Caution’ manifesto
Keir Starmer is promising change from 14 years of Tory government. In fiscal terms, it’s not so much — for now.
NATO to take tougher action on Russian spies, says Stoltenberg
The defense alliance has seen “several examples of sabotage, of arson attempts, of cyberattacks, of disinformation,” the NATO chief said.
Germany must be ready for war by 2029, defense minister warns
“We must not believe that Putin will stop at Ukraine’s borders,” Boris Pistorius says.
Moldova strips general of rank and medals over Russian spying allegations
The move comes amid warnings Moscow is seeking to destabilize the EU candidate country.
Hungary looking to redefine its NATO membership
Orbán seeks to ensure non-participation in missions outside of the defense alliance’s territory.
US preparing for ‘prominent’ role in postwar Gaza
The idea was mentioned in a classified State Department document that outlined how the U.S. could help stabilize Gaza after a cease-fire.
France riles allies by inviting Russia to D-Day ceremony
Vladimir Putin is not on the guest list, but Russian representatives have been invited to take part in WWII commemoration.
US military pier to begin operations off Gaza as soon as this weekend
The establishment of the new aid route more directly involves the United States in the war between Israel and Hamas.