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Seven-fold expansion of the alliance’s rapid reaction force is a pivotal moment
US brokers effort to help former foes normalise relations as Joe Biden’s visit approaches
‘Partners in Blue Pacific’ scheme created on Friday after several days of talks with Indo-Pacific countries
We need a credible military capability that can be rapidly deployed to any alliance member in case of attack
US official says soaring costs and reducing Russia’s revenues will be at the centre of weekend meeting
Joe Biden’s claim to refocus foreign policy on Asia is not matched by resources, critics say
Militarily, both the Kremlin and the White House got things spectacularly wrong. Two new books examine why and how
US president to meet Saudi crown prince in reversal of policy towards oil-rich ally
The west is in a struggle against some autocracies, not ‘autocracy’
Tensions on display at Shangri-La security forum as Beijing hits back at US accusations of aggression
Leaders should unite around Zelenskyy’s framework for military aims
Defence minister Wei Fenghe says annexation of Taiwan ‘must be achieved’ at Asian security forum
Lloyd Austin warns China against ‘provocative’ activity at Asian defence forum
Proposal is intended to counter commercial coercion by countries such as Russia and China
China is gaining ground as Washington’s influence wanes in its near abroad
Brazilian and US leaders set for their first bilateral since taking office at Summit of the Americas
Xi Jinping’s ambitions and the modernisation of China’s military are prompting growing fears about an attempt to annex the island
In a reversal of the post-cold war era, Putin’s attack on Ukraine prompts Nato members to spend more on defence
The US once again sees itself as engaged in a global struggle with Russia and China
Gathering of leaders comes as Latin Americans feel Washington has disengaged with region
Meeting with Crown Prince would cement U-turn for a US president who labelled kingdom a ‘pariah’
Businessman and cellist Sergei Roldugin among targets as Washington increases pressure on Moscow
As fear of Putin has abated, the spirit of international opposition to invasion has begun to flag
White House to send rocket systems to help Kyiv fend off Russian forces in the eastern Donbas region
Kuomintang is acutely aware it needs Washington’s approval to return to power
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