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Politics / 3 weeks ago
US military interventions in South America over the years
The United States has long played a controversial role in the politics of South America, from quiet backing of coups in the 20th century to unprecedented military action in 2026. This week’s dramatic events in Caracas have once again highlighted that history. The United States has long played a controversial role in the politics of South America, from quiet backing of coups in the 20th century to unprecedented military action in 2026. This week’s dramatic events in Caracas have once again highlighted that history. On 3 January 2026, U.S. forces launched what the White House dubbed Operation Absolute Resolve, an air and special forces mission in Venezuela that resulted in the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro from power.
Politics / 30 weeks ago
NATO allies boost defence budgets as U.S. military spending remains unmatched
The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) is undergoing a seismic financial transformation. In what analysts call the most significant defence spending shift since the Cold War, member states have agreed to ramp up military budgets from 2% to 5% of GDP, dramatically altering the alliance’s strategic and fiscal landscape. This change comes as Al Jazeera and other global outlets report that U.S. military spending nearly doubles the combined budgets of all its NATO allies. The move to increase commitments is seen as both a response to growing global threats and a bid to ease the burden long shouldered by Washington.
