Elbridge Colby warns of global threats amid US defense shifts, drawing on his role as Pentagon policy chief with a background in strategy.
A January meeting between Vatican diplomat Cardinal Christophe Pierre and U.S. Defense officials has sparked controversy. Reports suggest tense exchanges, with allegations of aggressive language and U.S. warnings of military power. The Vatican denies hostility, emphasizing respectful dialogue. The story highlights ongoing diplomatic strains involving the Pope's outspoken stance on conflicts and U.S. policies.
A leaked Pentagon email has revealed that US defence planners have been weighing options to punish NATO allies that refused basing and overflight rights for the US-Israeli campaign against Iran, including suspending Spain from NATO and reassessing US support for the Falkland Islands. European leaders are publicly dismissing the email as unofficial.
The United States has paused its participation in the Permanent Joint Board on Defense with Canada to reassess the benefit of the forum for shared North American defense, with officials citing Canada’s alleged failure to make credible defense commitments.