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Is Greece Israel's Trojan Horse in the Gulf?

Is Greece Israel's Trojan Horse in the Gulf?

Jul 4, 2026 · Robert Ashton

Greece and Israel have strengthened their ties in recent years, raising questions about Greece's role in the region. Tel Aviv seeks to be part of the emerging G

Germany Defends Spending After Trump Criticism

Germany Defends Spending After Trump Criticism

Jul 4, 2026 · Catherine Wells

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz addressed Baltic leaders. He emphasized Germany’s commitment to defense spending. This followed recent remarks by former U.S. P

NATO Faces Division Over Spending

NATO Faces Division Over Spending

Jul 4, 2026 · Robert Ashton

Lithuanian President Gitanas Nausėda recently cautioned that NATO risks fracturing if European members don’t significantly increase defense spending. He specifi

Russia Rejects Long-Range Attack Limits

Russia Rejects Long-Range Attack Limits

Jul 2, 2026 · Catherine Wells

Russia and Ukraine are locked in a bitter conflict, with both sides trading blows and accusations. Russian President Vladimir Putin recently rejected proposed l

Oil Prices Surge Amid US-Iran Tensions

Oil Prices Surge Amid US-Iran Tensions

Jul 2, 2026 · Robert Ashton

Tensions between the US and Iran escalated, disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and sparking concerns about global energy supplies. Oil prices rose