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Nuclear Recapitalization, Submarine Countermeasures, Global Trade Surge, Undersea Volcano…
International Affairs
US Air Force pivots toward nuclear “recapitalization”
Gen. Kenneth Wilsbach’s inaugural memo urges a “recapitalization” of America’s nuclear arsenal, championing new programs such as the B‑21 bomber and the Sentinel missile upgrade. The Intercept warns the language marks a doctrinal shift away from pure deterrence, potentially emboldening the Trump administration’s hard‑line stance while unsettling Air Force personnel.
The Intercept
Britain launches “Atlantic Bastion” to blunt Russian submarine activity
The UK Ministry of Defence unveiled the Atlantic Bastion program, integrating AI‑driven autonomous vessels with existing warships to safeguard undersea cables and pipelines from Russia’s expanding submarine fleet. Politico Europe notes a £14 million seed investment and 26 European firms vying to deliver the sensor suite, with deployments slated for 2026.
Politico Europe
Hong Kong’s election sees record‑low turnout after the Tai Po fire
Amid grief over a deadly fire that killed 159 people, the city’s limited‑candidate election recorded historically weak participation, according to the World Street Journal. Analysts link the muted civic response to Beijing’s tightening grip on civil society, which has stifled the usual grassroots mobilization.
World Street Journal (International)
Zelensky meets European leaders in London to cement Ukraine’s security pact
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy convened with Britain’s Keir Starmer, France’s Emmanuel Macron and Germany’s Friedrich Merz to lock in long‑term air‑defence aid and financing for Kyiv’s war effort, reports the Boston Globe. The talks aim to bind the EU’s security guarantees to a U.S.‑backed peace framework, reinforcing Ukraine’s deterrence posture.
bostonglobe.com
Japan ramps up fiscal spending as bond markets grow jittery
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced a surge in public expenditure despite the Bank of Japan’s contemplation of higher rates, writes the World Street Journal. Bond investors are uneasy, fearing that the expanded fiscal stimulus could strain Japan’s already delicate debt dynamics.
World Street Journal (International)
Israel tightens the net on Hamas fighters hidden in tunnel networks
The Israeli military reports incremental advances in locating and destroying Hamas tunnel complexes, a development that prolongs daily skirmishes and complicates cease‑fire negotiations, according to the World Street Journal. The protracted underground battle underscores the fragility of any lasting peace settlement.
World Street Journal (International)
U.S. defense bill curtails Trump’s plan to pull troops from Europe
Congress’s compromise National Defense Authorization Act imposes a floor of 76,000 troops in Europe and mandates congressional certification before any reductions, writes Politico Europe. The measure rebuffs President Trump’s push to shrink the U.S. footprint, signaling bipartisan resolve to deter Russian aggression.
Politico Europe
Economy
China’s trade surplus tops $1 trillion despite U.S. tariff pressure
The Washington Post reports that while exports to the United States have slumped, booming sales to Southeast Asia and Europe propelled China’s overall trade surplus past the $1 trillion mark, highlighting the country’s diversified export engine.
Washington Post (World)
IBM in advanced talks to acquire Confluent for roughly $11 billion
The Information reveals that IBM is nearing a deal to buy real‑time data‑streaming firm Confluent, a move that would deepen IBM’s cloud and analytics portfolio amid fierce competition in the AI‑driven data market.
The Information
Environment
Axial Seamount volcano off Oregon likely to erupt in 2026
USA Today notes that the undersea Axial Seamount, which last erupted in 2015, is now projected to erupt mid‑to‑late 2026. Continuous monitoring via the Regional Cabled Array will provide real‑time data, helping scientists refine eruption forecasts and mitigate maritime hazards.
USA Today