Politics
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Sep- 2024 -19 September
The Army’s Fitness Test: A Political Battlefield Over Gender Equality
The Army Combat Fitness Test reinforces traditional gender stereotypes and disadvantages female soldiers, undermining gender equality and combat readiness.
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17 September
After Japan, Canada Wants In on AUKUS Alliance to Counter China
Canada is exploring the possibility of joining the trinational alliance of Australia, the UK, and the US to counter China’s increasing military influence in the Indo-Pacific.
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16 September
Belarus Claims AR Game ‘Pokémon GO’ Spied on its Military Assets
Belarus' defense ministry has claimed that the 2016 augmented reality (AR) mobile game Pokémon GO was used for espionage.
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12 September
Responsible AI in Military Summit Highlights Human Control, Endorsed by 61 Countries
South Korea has hosted an international two-day summit where 61 countries endorsed a legally non-binding document about Responsible AI in the Military Domain (REAIM).
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10 September
Colombian Government, Rebel Group to Resume Peace Talks
Colombia's government and a major guerrilla group said they would resume peace negotiations that have been stalled since July.
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3 September
UK Announces Partial Suspension of Arms Exports to Israel
Britain said it would suspend some arms exports to Israel, citing a "clear risk" that they could be used in a serious breach of international humanitarian law.
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Aug- 2024 -30 August
Nigeria, Niger Armies Discuss Security Cooperation
Nigeria's top military commander has met Niger's army chief to strengthen security cooperation as violence from a Sahel jihadist war worsens.
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20 August
Australia, Indonesia Agree Defense Pact
Australia and Indonesia unveiled a new defense agreement, pledging closer cooperation in the Asia-Pacific region as a new leader prepares to take over in Jakarta.
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20 August
Putin in Baku Offers to Mediate Azerbaijan-Armenia Peace Deal
Russian Presiden Putin said that Moscow was still committed to its historic role of mediating peace negotiations between Azerbaijan and Armenia.
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15 August
Why the US and Its Allies Are Losing the New International Hostage Game
The current practice of prisoner swaps, where innocent Western citizens are exchanged for convicted criminals from authoritarian regimes like Russia and Iran, is dangerous and counterproductive.
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