The EU's focus on constraining China may be misguided, as its real challenges lie in addressing internal limitations exposed by Chinese competition, including trade deficits and dependencies.
NATO's Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe, John Stringer, stated that new long-range missiles and drones make Western countries vulnerable, as they can no longer wage wars far from their borders without risking their own territory's security. The Ukrainian conflict highlighted this threat, necessitating a broader defense strategy for Europe.
North Korea revealed a new facility for producing weapons-grade uranium for nuclear bombs, with leader Kim Jong Un pledging to boost nuclear forces exponentially. The state-run KCNA reported the plant uses advanced technology and that uranium production capacity has more than doubled in five years.
China's PLA is distributing new unmanned and intelligent weapons, but faces challenges in technical expertise for effective operation and integration, risking reduced combat effectiveness.
The EU’s outgoing top trade official Sabine Weyand used her departing appearance at the European Parliament to pour cold water on the prospect of an investment deal with China, hinting instead that new weapons for dealing with Chinese “macroeconomic imbalances” could be on the way. Weyand, who is leaving her role as the EU’s director general for trade after a seven-year tenure, said the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment – a pact signed in the last days of 2020 but frozen soon after in a row...
The EU’s outgoing top trade official Sabine Weyand used her departing appearance at the European Parliament to pour cold water on the prospect of an investment deal with China, hinting instead that new weapons for dealing with Chinese “macroeconomic imbalances” could be on the way. Weyand, who is leaving her role as the EU’s director general for trade after a seven-year tenure, said the Comprehensive Agreement on Investment – a pact signed in the last days of 2020 but frozen soon after in a row...
A lack of defence funding and surging costs of a pint of beer are prominent stories on Monday's papers.
Iran is reportedly considering using mine-carrying dolphins against US warships in the Strait of Hormuz amid rising regional tensions and an economic blockade. This unusual tactic, reflecting a push for new weapons, follows Iran's past acquisition of military-trained dolphins. The move comes as hardliners view the blockade as an act of war, potentially leading to renewed conflict.
This article explores the elusive concept of 'game feel' through three recently released games: Capcom's sci-fi action adventure Pragmata, Housemarque's alien shooter Saros, and deck-building roguelike Vampire Crawlers. The author argues these games exemplify how the combination of responsive controls, intuitive action, aesthetics and creative systems create joyous playing experiences, contrasting them with superficial online multiplayer titles.
