Thomas Harding

‘Seismic change’ comes alongside US and other European countries' cutbacks and will change dynamic with developing countries

Prime Minister Keir Starmer announces boost to military spending days before meeting US President Donald Trump

Proof that new Damascus government remains ‘inclusive’ will be key in move to boost the country’s economy

The nature of conflict has dramatically changed over the past three years, with drones now the masters of war

Dame Sara Khan tells The National of concerns UK does not have a strategy to deal with rising dangers

US Defence Secretary tells Nato allies to spend more as ‘Uncle Sam’ will not be ‘Uncle Sucker’

Regional powers boost military capabilities as conflicts escalate and security concerns grow

Leaked ceasefire proposals expected to be discussed at Munich Security Conference next week, attended by President Volodymyr Zelenskyy

International development minister pledges errors of previous government not to be repeated

Prime Minister Keir Starmer becomes first British leader to attend Brussels summit since Brexit

Failure to prepare adequately, vaccine hesitancy and protectionist policies mean the next outbreak could be as severe

UK's Development Minister tells MPs there is ‘no role for Hamas' in future running of the territory

Secretary general urges people to lobby banks to increase their investment in defence companies

Ex-minister James Cartlidge tells The National technology from non-military companies should be harnessed to develop battle-winning weapons

Tensions rise as British Defence Secretary reveals nuclear submarine deployed to monitor vessel and escort it out of UK waters