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international-relations1 year ago•2 min saved

"Niger Junta Suspends Military Cooperation with US, Citing Unfairness"

Niger has suspended its military agreement with the United States, dealing a blow to US security interests in the region, following a visit by senior US officials that the ruling military spokesman Colonel Amadou Abdramane said did not follow diplomatic protocol. The US military operates a major airbase in Niger, and the suspension comes after the US delegation accused Niger of partnering with Russia and Iran on "secret" deals, which the government denies. The move reflects a broader trend in the region, with neighboring Mali and Burkina Faso also kicking out French and other European forces and turning to Russia for support.

via Al Jazeera English|

#diplomatic-protocol #international-relations #military-cooperation

international-relations2 years ago•1 min saved

Germany's Research Practices Must Evolve Amidst Growing Chinese Threat, Says Minister

Germany's research minister, Bettina Stark-Watzinger, has called for the country to align its academic practices with its security interests in response to tensions with China. She emphasized the need to protect critical know-how from reaching China and prevent the country from using civilian research for military purposes. Stark-Watzinger suggested raising awareness at universities and research institutes and reconsidering the strict separation of civilian and military research, citing the examples of the United States and Israel. Germany recently released its China strategy, aiming to reduce dependencies on the country as it becomes more assertive in the international order.

via Yahoo News|

#academic-collaboration #china #germany