Russian Drone Strikes Near NATO: Prelude to World War 3 or Isolated Incidents?
On Sept. 8, a Russian-operated Shahed-type drone crashed in Latvia's Rezekne region. The drone had entered Latvian airspace from Belarus and was tracked by air defense systems. While there was no immediate harm, Latvian Minister of Defense Andris Sprūds emphasised this incursion's seriousness, as any violation of a North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) member's airspace could have broad security ramifications.
Trial of Former Kosovo President Accused of War Crimes Begins in The Hague
The trial of former Kosovo President Hashim Thaci, who has led the partially recognized republic since 2016 and resigned in November 2020, began on Monday, April 3, at the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
Slovakia Sends First of Thirteen MiG-29 Jets After Poland Pledges Four
Last week on Friday, March 17, Slovakia announced that it would be providing 13 MiG-29 jet fighters to Ukraine; this came only a day after Poland had pledged four.
Ethnic Tensions Rise in Kosovo
Kosovo’s political leaders announced this weekend that upcoming local elections will be postponed until early next spring in several northern municipalities.
Japan To Significantly Expand Its Military Spending Over Next Five Years
Japan will set a new target for its military spending over the next five years to 43 trillion yen ($318 billion) in total.
US-French Relations Heal After President Macron’s Second State Visit
To strengthen the alliance between US and France, Biden and Macron attended a meeting in the Oval Office and discussed the war in Ukraine.