New data show Ukraine as world’s largest arms importer while Russian exports collapse and NATO members rearm.
International transfers of major weapons rose sharply in the past five years as European countries accelerated military purchases in the wake of Russia’s full-wake invasion of Ukraine.
The volume of global arms transfers increased 9.2% between 2016–20 and 2021–25, the largest rise since the mid-2010s, according to new figures on Monday from the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
Organizations warn the U.S. and Israeli strikes raise questions over the use of force, civilian protections, nuclear safety.
U.S. and U.K. top diplomats meeting in Washington amid dispute over Diego Garcia base and Chagos Islands deal.
The program aims to help finance critical spending, maintain financial stability and unlock additional external support.
Negotiators met in Geneva as the fourth anniversary of the invasion approached and military strikes continued.
Organizations warn the U.S. and Israeli strikes raise questions over the use of force, civilian protections, nuclear safety.
From cash limits to crypto rules and digital currencies, policymakers are trying to close gaps in payment systems.
The International Science Council president says the gap between scientific and political cultures is a major challenge.
As the Pentagon seeks sovereign authority, the U.N. advances redistribution, dialogue and shared technical baselines.
