Bureaucratic hurdles mean the US military typically has to wait a decade between the time it sees a new threat and the employment of a new system to defend against it.
European leaders are learning they cannot rely on Washington, and that the US will act against their interests and at their economic expense.
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While other forms of Ebola can be prevented with a vaccine, none are currently available to prevent this rare strain.
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On the issue of contested island, both US and China appear happy to keep with the status quo. Meanwhile, the presence of US Defense chief hints at Washington’s desire for a military ‘hotline.’
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The leading parties that have dominated British politics for decades are badly wounded, and nationalism is also rising in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.
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Italy’s right-wing leader was once seen as Trump’s main ally in Western Europe – but not so anymore.
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Taiwan, trade and AI regulation are on the agenda. But will there be progress on any of these issues during Beijing sit-down?
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The Gulf Cooperation Council was formed after the Iranian Revolution of 1979. Since then, GCC members have tried different strategies to contend with Tehran.
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A study found that South Koreans who received donated US vaccines during the COVID-19 pandemic were more in favor of their government giving to other nations.
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Chang, a refreshing, low-strength brew, and arak, its stronger relative, have long been part of Tibetan rituals.
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After the main Namibian party started alternating candidates between men and women, female representation in the National Assembly nearly doubled.
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In 2012, the Chinese Communist Party introduced new rules on officials’ spending – and the local restaurant trade suffered.
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