Global News of Interest
A collection of weekly must-read external news, reports and insights
Israel, Hamas reach deal to extend Gaza cease-fire for seventh day despite violence in Jerusalem, West Bank
Israel and Hamas reached an agreement to extend the temporary cease-fire in Gaza for a seventh day, the Qatari government announced early Thursday, not long before the previous two-day extension…
US Navy Has A Maintenance Problem
While the U.S. Navy may still dominate the world’s seas, it is coming under increasing pressure to keep its assets ship-shape in the face of China’s’ growing ocean prowess.
Beijing frets over Taiwan opposition split as parties go on the attack over China ties
Beijing is fretting that a split in Taiwan’s opposition could pave the way for the island’s ruling party – which the Chinese government despises – to stay in power, as…
Pentagon seeks to rapidly build up information-warfare force
The U.S. military lacks the ability to quickly deploy personnel that can fend off malevolent actors trying to shape public opinion and must act now to build up such “information…
Netherlands wants to join Europe’s OCCAR joint armament project
The Netherlands wants to join Europe’s Organisation for Joint Armament Co-Operation, as it seeks to be a driver of European defense cooperation and better position its industry, the Dutch Defense…
Iran claims it has finalized long-awaited deal for Russian fighter jets, helos
Iran has finalized a long-awaited deal with Russia to procure Sukhoi SU-35 fighters, attack helicopters and military trainer aircraft, according to a senior defense official cited by local news agency…
North Korea says its new spy satellite photographed White House, Pentagon
After decades of satellite surveillance by foreign governments and analysts, North Korea has sent its first spy satellite on a global orbit with a message to the world: we can…
China, Japan and South Korea, amid regional rivalries, line up leaders’ summit
The leaders of China, Japan and South Korea will meet, possibly next year, in the latest attempt to ease regional tensions heightened by North Korea’s weapons programme and a more visible US…
American Dynamism: Katherine Boyle (a16z) at Shift’s Defense Ventures Summit
Full speech delivered at Shift’s Defense Ventures Summit in Washington, D.C. on November 15, 2023. The goal of the Defense Ventures Summit is to bring together a critical mass of…
Navy launches efficiency drive in pursuit of savings
The U.S. Navy is looking to find budget savings and efficiencies to give it more flexibility under tighter budget caps, the service’s undersecretary said today.