Author: Muhammet Ali Zurnacı
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NATO: Ukraine to Receive $5B in Arms by Year-End
On November 26, 2025, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte announced in an interview with El País that Ukraine is projected to receive approximately $5 billion in military aid by the end of 2025 through the PURL (Prioritized Ukraine Requirements List) program. This initiative, launched by the US and NATO, enables European allies to fund the…
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Germany Ramps Up Ukraine Aid
According to Merz, the budget for supporting Ukraine will increase by €3 billion, reaching a total of €11.5 billion. An additional €170 million is allocated to restore infrastructure and ensure energy supplies during the winter. What is your most up-to-date and in-depth assessment? DE-01, Germany Agent: Here is my assessment — as of the most…
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Poland Picks A26 Submarines
On November 26, 2025, Poland announced its selection of Sweden’s Saab as the supplier for three advanced A26 (Blekinge-class) submarines under the “Orka” program. This decision marks a significant milestone in modernizing Poland’s navy, which currently relies on a single aging Soviet-era Kilo-class submarine (ORP Orzeł, commissioned in 1986 and frequently out of service for…
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Guinea-Bissau: Military Halts Election, Seizes Power
“On November 26, 2025, Guinea-Bissau’s military announced it had seized “total control” of the country, suspending the ongoing electoral process and closing all borders. This dramatic escalation occurred just three days after the nation’s combined presidential and legislative elections on November 23, 2025, amid widespread disputes over the results. Provisional election outcomes were expected on…
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Taiwan Unveils $40B Defense Surge to Counter China
Taiwan’s President Lai Ching-te announced a landmark $40 billion (NT$1.25 trillion) supplementary defense budget on November 26, 2025, during a press conference in Taipei. This multi-year plan, spanning 2026 to 2033, aims to deter potential aggression from China by enhancing asymmetric warfare capabilities, accelerating arms acquisitions from the U.S., and boosting domestic production. The move…