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Denmark is Latest to Announce Dramatic Increases in Military Spending
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Denmark is Latest to Announce Dramatic Increases in Military Spending

May 30, 2023June 28, 2023

As WaL has covered over the last 6 months, the world, and particularly NATO member states, are continuing to…

World Military Spending Continues to Soar Inside and Outside of Warzones
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World Military Spending Continues to Soar Inside and Outside of Warzones

May 5, 2023June 29, 2023

Global military expenditures continue to rise around the world, with the 11 highest spenders all continuing to increase budgetary…

France Commits to 40% Increase in Military Spending, Nuclear Weapon Modernization
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France Commits to 40% Increase in Military Spending, Nuclear Weapon Modernization

January 23, 2023July 17, 2023

French President Emmanuel Macron announced recently his administration would increase France’s national defense spending 40% over the next 6…

Japan Turning into National Security State with New Defense Plan and Big Guns Budget Increase
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Japan Turning into National Security State with New Defense Plan and Big Guns Budget Increase

January 10, 2023July 17, 2023

Citing “the most severe and complex security environment since the end of World War II,” the Kishida government of…

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Gaffes in Tokyo – Biden Claims U.S. Will Militarily Defend Taiwan – Calls Indo-Pacific “Our Region”

May 24, 2022

PICTURED: President Biden shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during a bilateral meeting at Akasaka Palace, PC:…

Japanese Cuisine Has Always Increased Lifespan — But What About Healthspan?
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Japanese Cuisine Has Always Increased Lifespan — But What About Healthspan?

March 8, 2021September 25, 2023

After years of gaining popularity as some sort of secret aging cure, the traditional Japanese diet and method of…


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Long-Range ATACMS Missiles Poised to Go to Ukraine Also Drop 300-900 Cluster Bombs

Andy Corbley September 27, 2023

The Washington Post has reported that the US is close to giving Kyiv long-range ATACMS missiles that have a 200-mile…

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But of Course the Ukrainian Army Is Not Keeping Track of Where They’re Dropping Cluster Bombs

Andy Corbley August 22, 2023

When President Biden signaled his intention to bypass American law and send cluster munitions to Ukraine, Kyiv quickly provided…

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Biden Officials Knew Ukraine Couldn’t Fight Effectively with the Weapons and Training They Had

Andy Corbley July 24, 2023

  If any Ukrainian were under the impression that the White House and Pentagon were their allies, the last…

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Long-Range ATACMS Missiles Poised to Go to Ukraine Also Drop 300-900 Cluster Bombs

Andy Corbley September 27, 2023
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Long-Range ATACMS Missiles Poised to Go to Ukraine Also Drop 300-900 Cluster Bombs

Andy Corbley September 27, 2023
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