Joint US-Korean Military Drills Are Back in South Korea

While joint US-Korean military drills were scaled down in the last couple of years, now they have returned in their past size as tens of thousands of soldiers train for a potential invasion of South Korea until 1 September. The drills are a show of force not only to Pyongyang, but to Beijing, too.

Should the West Reintroduce Mandatory Military Service?

The Russian invasion of Ukraine forced most NATO members to reckon with the poor shape of their military and left them searching for quick fixes. Countless procurement programmes have been signed for new weaponry, but we’re still short of manpower. Compulsory service, perhaps even for women, may prove to be the only answer.

Royal Arctic Line container terminal behind Ocean Endeavour in Nuuk, Greenland

Greenland: When the Arctic Becomes a European Security Issue

‘Trump has repeatedly stated that acquiring Greenland is critical to US national security. Greenland’s location between Europe and North America, as well as its proximity to the Arctic and the Atlantic Ocean, makes it strategically important from a military and defence perspective, particularly for monitoring the growing military activity of China and Russia in the region.’

Iranian Ambassador Says Hungary’s Terror Threat Concerns Justified

Iranian Ambassador to Hungary Morteza Moradian said Hungary’s concerns about rising terrorist threats linked to the Middle East are not exaggerated, noting that regional crises can affect Europe’s security, migration, and energy stability. He denied that Iran plans attacks abroad and condemned the US–Israeli strike that killed Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

Hungary Expels Seven Ukrainians Transporting Millions of Cash and Gold

Hungarian authorities detained seven Ukrainian citizens transporting tens of millions of dollars, euros, and gold through the country in what officials called the ‘Ukrainian gold convoy operation’. Kyiv reacted sharply, warning its citizens against travelling to Hungary and accusing Hungarian authorities of illegally detaining the individuals.