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Macron and Starmer Struggle as Putin Calls Western Troops “Legitimate Targets”
French President Emmanuel Macron and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer have unveiled plans for a multinational reassurance force in Ukraine—but vagueness, hesitancy, and the unpredictable interventions of Donald Trump threaten to undermine their efforts and embolden Vladimir Putin. The latest…
What a Socialist Government Under Olivier Faure Would Mean for France’s Security – and Europe’s
The prospect of a Socialist government in France, under Olivier Faure, may look on the surface like an ordinary change of political colour. Yet beneath the rhetoric of fairness and redistribution lie serious questions about how such a shift would…
Britain and Allies Signal Post-War Commitment to Ukraine Amid Putin’s Defiance
When John Healey, Britain’s Defence Secretary, stood in Kyiv this week, his words were carefully chosen. Britain and its allies, he declared, stand ready to support Ukraine not just in war but in peace: “We will help make the skies…
New Axis of Evil Will Force Global Mobilisation Within a Decade
On this day, September 3rd, 1939, Britain declared war on Nazi Germany. It was the moment when appeasement collapsed under the weight of reality, ushering in the most devastating conflict in human history. Eighty-six years later, we confront an unsettling…
Paris to host ‘coalition of the willing’ talks on Ukraine security guarantees this Thursday
France will host a meeting of the so-called “coalition of the willing” on Thursday, 4 September, to review plans for security guarantees for Ukraine, the Élysée has confirmed. The session will be co-chaired by President Emmanuel Macron and the UK…
Von der Leyen flight hit by suspected GPS interference over Bulgaria
A plane carrying European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen experienced significant satellite-navigation interference while approaching Plovdiv on Sunday, 31 August, prompting a manual landing and renewed concern over electronic warfare affecting European airspace. Bulgarian authorities and the European Commission…
Norway turns to Britain’s shipyards in landmark naval deal to counter Russia
When Norway announced this week that it had selected the UK’s Type 26 frigate as its vessel of choice—for a staggering £10 billion procurement—it marked more than a defence contract. It signalled a deepening Anglo-Norwegian alliance rooted in shared security…
Putin and Xi’s Authoritarian Club is No Joke
Vladimir Putin arrived in Tianjin this weekend like a man determined to prove he still matters. At the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit, hosted by China and hailed by state media as a “historic moment”, the Russian president clasped hands…
Merz: Europe faces a prolonged confrontation with Russia; NATO remains the anchor
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said Europe is already engaged in a sustained confrontation with Russia that extends beyond the battlefield in Ukraine to democratic resilience across the continent. In an interview with LCI’s Darius Rochebin, he set out a response…
NATO warships in Putin’s backyard: Alliance patrols Arctic to counter Russian threat
The Arctic, long a frozen frontier on the margins of geopolitics, is now the setting for one of NATO’s most telling demonstrations of resolve. As Standing Maritime Group 1 (SNMG1) patrols near Russian territory, the Alliance has underlined a message…