US defence spending
- Anthony Albanese, Asia Pacific, Australia news, Australian foreign policy, Australian military, Business, China, Critical minerals, Donald Trump, Mining, US defence spending, US news
Australia and the US have signed a critical minerals deal to take on China’s monopoly. Here’s what you need to know
The move is intended to support the supply of minerals to benefit both countries’ commercial and defence indus…
- Asia Pacific, China, Guam, Pacific islands, Pacific leaders: in their words, US defence spending, US news
Pacific island governor backs $800m US military upgrade amid China threat
Northern Mariana Islands governor says ‘the world is changing in the Indo-Pacific’ as work continues in the US…
-
Guam fears becoming ‘target’ over planned $1.5bn US defence system
Proposed air and missile defences raise ire of residents who are also concerned about environmental impactsA p…
- Afghanistan, Aid, Global development, Society, South and Central Asia, US defence spending, US news, World news
US aid policies undermined success of Afghanistan mission, says watchdog chief
Poor oversight, lack of understanding and weak collaboration between allies contributed to ease of Taliban tak…
- Arms trade, Asia Pacific, China, Climate crisis, Europe, India, Infectious diseases, Poverty, Russia, Science, Society, South and Central Asia, UK news, United Nations, US defence spending, US news, World news
‘Colossal waste’: Nobel laureates call for 2% cut to military spending worldwide
Governments urged to use ‘peace dividend’ to help UN tackle pandemics, climate crisis and extreme povertyMore …