by Transatlantic Task Force | Jan 23, 2026 | Commentary, Defence & Security
Key Takeaways SAFE is a structural shift, not a crisis tool: The programme normalises defence spending within EU macroeconomic governance, marking a decisive break from treating military expenditure as exceptional or temporary. Financial integration is outpacing...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Jan 19, 2026 | Defence & Security, Infographic
Commission Approves First Wave of Defence Funding under SAFE Palette Selected: "Strategic Horizon" Primary Dark: #0F172A Primary Blue: #3B82F6 Vibrant Cyan: #06B6D4 Highlight: #F59E0B Background: #f3f4f6 --> Commission Approval Strengthening European security through...
by Transatlantic Task Force | Jan 15, 2026 | Commentary, Defence & Security
Key Takeaways Greenland’s value to NATO is strategic, not discretionary. Its location, infrastructure, and resources are integral to Arctic and transatlantic security—but strategic importance does not confer ownership rights. The greatest threat revealed is internal,...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Dec 26, 2025 | Commentary, Defence & Security
Key Takeaways From modernization to readiness: Across the 2020–2025 reports, DoD assessments shift from tracking China’s long-term military modernization to emphasizing near-term warfighting readiness, with particular focus on capabilities usable before 2027. 2027 as...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Dec 25, 2025 | Defence & Security, Infographic
Pentagon Report: China Accelerates Military Modernization PALETTE: "Cyber-Strategic" Background: #0f172a (Deep Slate) Primary Text: #f8fafc (White) Accent Cyan: #06b6d4 (Tech/Intel) Accent Red: #f43f5e (Threat/Nuclear) Accent Violet: #8b5cf6 (Future/Space) -->...
by Asia Pacific Task Force | Dec 13, 2025 | Defence & Security, Infographic
NATO 2025: The Approaching Storm The Approaching Storm Late 2025. The war in Ukraine grinds on. In Berlin, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte issues a chilling warning: the Alliance must prepare for a conflict on the scale our grandparents endured. With Russia...
