DEFENSE

Facade of the Reichstag building in Berlin with the inscription “Dem Deutschen Volke” and blurred German soldiers in red berets passing by at night

Steel without velvet

16/04/202507/05/2025

Drawing from Paolo Falconio’s stark analysis, Germany’s rearmament is not a footnote in policy—it is a turning point in European geopolitics

Close-up of German and Lithuanian military uniforms with flag patches, symbolizing Germany’s permanent troop deployment in Lithuania for NATO defense

Eastern Europe on the brink: Military buildup and geopolitical tensions escalate

03/04/202526/04/2025

For the first time since World War II, Germany is permanently stationing troops abroad. A 5,000-strong brigade in Lithuania marks a turning point in Europe’s rapid militarization

Aerial view of Austal USA’s shipyard in Mobile, Alabama, showing the launch of an Independence-variant Littoral Combat Ship (LCS) with tugboats assisting in the water

Hanwha expands in U.S. shipbuilding with Austal stake

22/03/202503/04/2025

Hanwha Aerospace’s acquisition of a 9.9% stake in Austal signals a strategic push into U.S. shipbuilding, aiming to modernize naval production and challenge industry giants amid rising global defense competition

Chinese sailors in white uniforms saluting aboard a warship during the China-Iran-Russia “Security Belt 2025” naval drill

Beijing, Taipei, and the lessons from Ukraine’s war

19/03/202519/03/2025

If Ukraine’s war has been a military case study, Taiwan is the unwilling student. But how much can Taipei learn before history puts theory into practice?

A Turkish naval vessel with the designation “F-512” sails on calm waters under a bright blue sky with scattered clouds. A large Turkish flag waves in the foreground, while another flag is visible at the ship’s stern. Navy personnel stand in formation along the deck. Mountains are faintly visible in the background

Türkiye’s rise in Europe—is media shaping policy or reflecting it?

17/03/202517/03/2025

As Europe scrambles to rearm, Türkiye finds itself in a uniquely advantageous position. But are the latest media narratives on Ankara’s indispensable role in European security purely organic—or something more coordinated?