Britain’s National Security

Britain’s national security demands more than a defence review

As the international order cracks, the nation’s capabilities must adjust to a new world

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

OpenAI outlines national security approach

OpenAI doubled down on the importance of the U.S. maintaining leadership on artificial intelligence (AI) development in a new outline of the company's approach to national security. The ChatGPT ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

Jonathan Powell picked as UK national security adviser

Former chief of staff under Tony Blair will have key role in developing British relationship with Donald Trump

Business - Financial Times - November 8

Gabbard selection flummoxes national security experts

Tulsi Gabbard’s expressed support for national security leakers and her elevation of Russian-backed narratives are coming under renewed scrutiny after President-elect Trump nominated her to the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

National security implications of Trump's Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump's picks for key Cabinet roles have raised some eyebrows in Washington, D.C. While Trump is elevating some of his most passionate supporters for key roles in his ...

Slotkin: National security officials should not be 'guided by politics'

Sen.-elect Elissa Slotkin expressed concern Sunday that some of Trump's selections for national security positions will be beholden to his political preferences.

When ‘national security’ becomes a political excuse, we all lose

For decades, the U.S. government observed an “open investment” policy: neutrality concerning foreign investments into, and acquisitions of, U.S. companies. But the handling of the Nippon-U.S. Steel ...

Politics - The Hill - October 26

TikTok Canada Unit Ordered to Dissolve Operations on National-Security Concerns

Canada ordered the domestic unit of TikTok to dissolve its business operations in the country, while still allowing its citizens to continue using the app.

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 6

Canada Shuts TikTok’s Offices Over National Security Risks

The order, which will allow people to still use the app, cited concerns about TikTok’s owner, the Chinese tech giant ByteDance.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Trump to Name Michael Waltz as His National Security Adviser

The president-elect has chosen a Republican member of Congress from Florida to oversee national security policy in the White House.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 12

Trump picks Florida Rep. Waltz as national security adviser

President-elect Trump has chosen Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) to serve as his national security adviser, tapping the former Green Beret to fill a top White House post, multiple sources confirmed to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Trump picks Rep. Mike Waltz to serve as his national security adviser

President-Elect Donald Trump has picked Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., to serve as his national security adviser, according to four sources familiar with the decision.

Politics - NBC News - November 12

Trump picks Florida Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser

The national security adviser is a top aide to the president who plays a major role in foreign and national security policy decision-making.

Trump expected to nominate Rubio for secretary of state

President-elect’s foreign policy team takes shape with Florida congressman Mike Waltz tapped as national security adviser

World - Financial Times - November 12

Trump picks Rep. Waltz, a former Green Beret, as national security adviser

President-elect Donald Trump has asked Florida Republican Rep. Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser, multiple sources told ABC News.

Trump taps Fox News host Hegseth for defence secretary

President-elect to also nominate John Ratcliffe for CIA director and Mike Huckabee for US ambassador to Israel

Business - Financial Times - November 13

FirstFT: Musk and Ramaswamy to lead Trump drive on efficiency

Also in today’s newsletter, Klarna files for US IPO and potential ‘white knight’ bidder emerges for Seven & i

World - Financial Times - November 13

Top House Democrat: Gabbard 'a national security threat' to US

Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-N.Y.), the ranking member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee, said Monday that former Democratic Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii), now a Republican and President-elect Trump’s ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

HK47: dozens of pro-democracy activists jailed in Hong Kong’s largest national security trial

Members of ‘Hong Kong 47’ – charged in 2021 over involvement in pre-election primary – sentenced to between four and 10 years. Activists, professors, legislators: who are the Hong Kong 47? ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Who are the activists jailed in Hong Kong's largest national security trial?

They include prominent campaigners, former lawmakers and ordinary citizens who joined the pro-democracy movement.

Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai denies foreign collusion in security trial

Fierce critic of Beijing testifies for first time as he faces up to life in prison

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Warren: Trump risks national security by not cooperating with Biden administration on transition

Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) is warning that President-elect Trump is putting national security at risk by refusing to sign memoranda of understanding with the Biden White House and federal ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Trump names Seb Gorka, Alex Wong to be senior national security staff

President-elect Trump has tapped his first term alums Alex Wong and Sebastian Gorka to join his national security team for his second go-around. Gorka will act as the deputy assistant to the ...

Politics - The Hill - 18 hours ago

Farage says Reform UK now ahead of Tories in Wales – UK politics live

Party leader prepares to address conference and cites polling showing Reform UK has 21% support in Wales. Keir Starmer has hosted veterans and charities at Downing Street with defence secretary ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

National security adviser says Biden will call for Ukraine aid to continue beyond his term

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that in the waning days of the Biden administration, President Biden will "make the case that we do ...

World - CBS News - November 10

Trump reportedly picks China critic Mike Waltz as national security adviser – US politics live

Media reports say Trump may announce retired army green beret – a loyalist who has also served as a colonel in the national guard. Trump picks ally Lee Zeldin as environment chief and vows to ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Trump expected to appoint China critics Marco Rubio and Mike Waltz

Rubio reportedly in line for secretary of state, while Waltz expected to be made national security adviser. President-elect Donald Trump has reportedly decided to appoint the prominent China ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Trump lining up Marco Rubio and Kristi Noem for top jobs

Trump could name Rubio as his secretary of state and Noem as his homeland security secretary, US media say.

Gaetz resigns from Congress — possibly skirting long-awaited Ethics report

His resignation came the same day Donald Trump nominated him to be attorney general, but some Republicans think he had other motivations.

Politics - Politico - November 13

Five things to know about Mike Waltz, Trump's national security adviser pick

President-elect Trump has selected Rep. Michael Waltz (R-Fla.) as his next national security advisor, picking a retired Army Green Beret with years of experience on defense and foreign policy. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

45 pro-democracy activists are sentenced in Hong Kong's biggest national security trial

A Hong Kong court sentenced dozens of leading pro-democracy figures to prison under a national security law that critics say has been used to suppress dissent.

45 activists sentenced in Hong Kong national security case. The longest term is 10 years

World - ABC News - 4 days ago

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