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Taiwan struggles to fill military ranks as China ramps up regional threats
Taiwan is racing to fortify itself against the possibility of conflict with China. Fighter jets roar across the divide, new weapons deals are signed and the defence budget keeps on climbing – but Taiwan…
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Why Germany’s far-right electoral bounce is just an affirmation of an ancient divide
Don’t panic, says James Hawes. The truth is, the electorate in eastern Germany has chosen authoritarian parties ever since it got the vote.
On the defensive: Europe must co-ordinate its defence procurement to avoid past mistakes
European defence stocks are booming. In the first quarters of 2025, indices such as the Stoxx 600 added more than $100bn (€92bn) in market value. This is down to the start of a massive…
Inside the fighter-jet school where virtual technology is your wingman
How augmented reality is helping to prepare a new generation of pilots for aerial combat.
Opinion
If Milan values its property market, then it urgently needs to slow down and reset
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All puffed out: Milan’s new smoking laws cause a stir
New regulations in Italy’s most stylish city prevent smoking in public – but rules are made to be broken.
Europe’s draft debate: Should the continent reintroduce conscription?
Ukraine’s struggles to maintain troop levels have highlighted Europe’s own recruitment shortfalls. The continent must work to resolve its lack of manpower.
