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What happens beyond the United States, and what it costs here.
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U.S. and Australia Race to Bolster Indo-Pacific Defenses as China Expands Military Reach
Pentagon talks between Hegseth and Marles focus on expanding U.S. presence at Australian bases, defense spending targets, and countering China's military growth.

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Europe Is Not Fighting the Iran War, but It Is Already Paying the Price
Europe isn't fighting in the US-Iran conflict, but faces soaring energy costs, shipping chaos, and NATO tensions as the Strait of Hormuz nearly shuts down.