defense policy
Coverage of defense policy in the Nexus archive.
- The OpenAI Hack Shows the Genie Is Out of the Bottle
The OpenAI hack demonstrates that attempts to control AI are futile, prompting a shift in policy focus to defense strategies.
- Republicans in Congress struggle with internal squabbles as time runs out on 2026
Republicans in Congress face internal conflicts over legislation as they race to pass key bills before the November midterms. Disputes over the SAVE America Act and other priorities have delayed government funding, defense policies, and a farm bill, with limited time remaining for congressional sessions.
- Japan defence minister rebuffs claims of ‘new militarism’ levelled by China
Japan's defense minister, Shinjiro Koizumi, rejects China's accusations of 'new militarism', emphasizing Japan's commitment to being a 'peace-loving' nation while criticizing China's military expansion as lacking transparency. Under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, Japan is adopting a more proactive defense policy with US support, moving away from its post-WWII pacifist stance.