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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…

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

May 24, 2022July 10, 2025

President Biden has forced his administration yet again to walk back comments he has made about the US commitment…

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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Last Arms Control Treaty Limiting US and Russian Nuclear Weapons Expires

Andy Corbley February 5, 2026

On January 14th, humanity went the longest span of time without detonating a nuclear weapon since the dawn of…

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Europe Wants All the Profit with None of the Responsibility in Seizing Russian Assets

Andy Corbley December 8, 2025

Senior Kremlin officials have applauded Belgium’s stance regarding the seizure of some €215 billion in frozen Russian assets held…

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US Forces Bomb Somalia for the 90th Time This Year: Has it Helped?

Andy Corbley November 11, 2025

“In coordination with the Federal Government of Somalia, US Africa Command (AFRICOM) conducted an airstrike targeting ISIS-Somalia on Nov.…

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