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If the security cooperation between the USA and Europe is to persist, Europe had better quickly train soldiers who are ready for battle, believes the political scientist and security expert Stephen Brooks. If Russia attacks again, the USA wants to avoid sending hundreds of thousands of ground soldiers.
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USA's president Donald Trump has arrived in Europe. Nervous Nato leaders hope for good mood and no quarrels about defense investments and support to Ukraine.
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Belarus Must Balance Relations with Russia and the West, Expert Says
What has made Belarus dictator Aleksandr Lukasjenko release, among others, opposition politician Sergej Tichanovskij from prison is difficult to say. But it may have to do with his historically poor relationship with the West, according to Belarus expert Sofie Bedford. He may have gotten cold feet and thought "oh dear", maybe it's time to do something about it, she says.
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Belarus Frees Opposition Leader's Husband and Swedish Citizen
Joyful scenes unfolded in Lithuania as Belarus opposition leader Svetlana Tichanovskaja was reunited with her previously imprisoned husband Sergej Tichanovskij. Thus, Belarus' totalitarian regime has released one of the foremost critics of the regime. Also, a Swedish citizen, Halina Krasnjanskaja, who had been imprisoned, was released along with another dozen political prisoners.
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Europe Boosts Defense Spending Amid NATO Budget Targets
Russia and the USA have made Europe break with decades of military disarmament. The arms industry is flourishing again as Nato unites on new budget targets.
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