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Pete Hegseth warns of ‘devastating consequences’ if China tries to conquer Taiwan — how to protect yourself
Hegseth focused his warning on Beijing’s stance toward Taiwan, making the stakes clear for the broader region. “To be clear: ...
Pete Hegseth says UK 'will get there' for 5% GDP spend on defence
The US defence secretary says there is 'near consensus' on a 5% defence spending commitment for Nato member states.
NATO nations must spend 5% GDP on defence and end 'reliance' on US, Pete Hegseth says
Our message is going to continue to be clear. It's deterrence and peace through strength, but it can't be reliance,' Hegseth ...
Opinion
Yes, spend more on defence – because we can’t rely on US
On the contrary, we will keep getting our defence policy completely wrong if we see defence spending as the price we pay for the US to defend us. We must see it instead as the investment we make in ...
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Unlike us, Asean won't heed the US call to arms
A warlord gets a local toughie across town to ally with him and agree to bring in his armed muscle — right next door to ...
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Beijing blasts Australia for spreading “China threat” accusation
Foreign ministry spokesman for Beijing, Lin Jian, accused Australia of “brazenly” spreading a narrative of China as a threat when Australia’s Defence Minister Richard Marles met with US, Japanese and ...