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Munich Day 3: Zelenskyy seeks Tomahawks, Patriots
WILLKOMMEN TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re coming to you from the Munich Security Conference on its final day. We’re spotlighting Ukraine’s plea for weapons, Estonia’s bid to fast-track American arms …
Munich Day 2: Marco Rubio’s test
WILLKOMMEN TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re coming to you from the Munich Security Conference. Let’s look ahead to Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s big speech on Saturday, how allies may take …
Munich Day 1: US lawmakers sell reassurance
WILLKOMMEN TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re coming to you from the Munich Security Conference.Here’s your inside look at the visiting U.S. congressional delegation,the 2028 contenders descending on Bavaria and …
Canada opens door to defense capital
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re diving deep into Canada’s defense tech and venture capital moment, Europe’s joint fighter fracas andwhy the Pentagon made a major deal for zinc. …
America’s ‘single belly button’ for arms and allies
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re peeking at America’s new defense cooperation chief, Australia’s missile moves and the EU’s turn in the barrel. Read more about our mission. We’ll …
US security strategy aftershocks hit Reagan
Due to a production error this email is being sent out later than planned. We apologize for any inconvenience. WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re coming to you from …
Wall Street dives into defense
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re coming to you from the Reagan National Defense Forum with a look at Wall Street’s visit to Simi Valley, the most powerful man …
China’s AI warpath
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re highlighting Beijing’s artificial intelligence push, the toughest part about building a drone wall and cooling ties between Washington and Berlin. Read more about …
Ukraine peace plan roils Halifax
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We are coming to you live from the Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia. Here’s a look at the drama over the Russia-Ukraine …
Pentagon MIA in Halifax
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We are coming to you live from the Halifax International Security Forum in Nova Scotia, Canada. Let’s dive in with a look at the …
China’s new military muscle
China Marks The 80th Anniversary Of The End Of World War II And Victory Over Japan WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re breaking down which of Beijing’s new weapons …
America’s arms sale shake-up
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re spotlighting the Pentagon’s effort to sell more arms to allies, Lithuania’s agenda in Washington and the Dutch bid to coproduce weapons. Read more …
How Pete Hegseth courted Asia
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re breaking down U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Asia tour, Canada’s brand-new defense budget and the Pentagon’s upcoming shift for U.S. arms abroad. Read more …
Taiwan’s defense dilemma
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re pulling back the curtain this week on Taipei’s defense strategy, what Australia’s prime minister told U.S. lawmakers in private and an Israeli firm’s …
Seoul targets Europe in arms export push
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re shining the spotlight this week on South Korea’s arms export dreams, white smoke for the European Defence Industry Programme and Berlin’s ambitions to …
AUSA Day 2: US Army dreams big on microreactors
With help from Paul McLeary WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We are coming to you live from this week’s Association of the U.S. Army conference in Washington. Here’s …
AUSA Day 1: Army Secretary Dan Driscoll tells all
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We are coming to you live from this week’s Association of the U.S. Army conference in Washington. Here’s our sit-down with U.S. Army Secretary Dan …
Ukraine’s ‘Made in China’ problem
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. Get ready for a look at Ukraine’s drone supply chain, how the U.S. federal government shutdown is hitting arms exports and who’s answering the …
Washington drives arms-sales overhaul
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re bringing you a comprehensive look at the U.S. House’s push to streamline arms deals, Europe’s quest for a “drone wall” and why two …
Down Under diplomacy at UNGA
WELCOME TO GLOBAL SECURITY. We’re bringing you a special United Nations General Assembly edition that looks at how Australia is approaching the international meeting, the Trump administration’s …