White House Launches Cybersecurity Implementation Plan
The White House has announced the first iteration of the National Cybersecurity Implementation Plan. Read on to learn more about the plan and alignment with the five essential pillars.
International
Arms deals overshadow rights concerns as France welcomes India’s PM Modi
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be guest of honour as France celebrates its national Bastille Day holiday – a tribute to the country’s historic commitment to human rights. Despite the symbolism, the French government is expected to overlook c…
House NDAA Debate Moves To ‘Extreme’ GOP Amendments, Calls To Cut Ukraine Aid
The House picked up consideration of the fiscal year 2024 National Defense Authorization on Thursday debating more contentious Republican-led measures, to include provisions aimed at cutting the U.S.’ security assistance […]
How Google Keeps Company Data Safe While Using Generative AI Chatbots
Google’s Behshad Behzadi weighs in on how to use generative AI chatbots without compromising company information.
France blocks NATO plan for a liaison office in Tokyo
French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday opposed a NATO push to open a liaison office in Japan, as the alliance’s head said he wanted to strengthen ties to counter China’s growing influence in the region.
Macron says path for Ukraine accession to NATO is ‘open’, as Biden wraps up Vilnius summit
French President Emmanuel Macron has called for sustained international military support for Ukraine as Russia show signs of “weakness and division”, as US President Joe Biden concluded a NATO summit denouncing Russia’s PresidentPutin as “craven”.
G-7 Countries Commit To Long-Term Security Assistance For Ukraine
Leading industrial nations on Tuesday declared a long-term commitment to the security of Ukraine to included continued defense, economic and financial support, following a two-day NATO summit that included an […]
Thales To Acquire Cobham Aerospace Communications For $1 Billion
France’s Thales Group on Wednesday said it has agreed to acquire Cobham Aerospace Communications from Britain’s Cobham for $1.1 billion in a deal that strengthens its avionics portfolio. The transaction […]
Divisive EU biodiversity bill narrowly endorsed by European Parliament
The European Parliament has backed a key biodiversity bill aimed at rewilding EU land and water habitats by a slim majority, overcoming a backlash by conservative lawmakers who said it would hurt farmers.
EU parliament backs legislation for protection of journalists from ‘gagging’ law suits
Members of the European parliament have approved new rules to protect journalists and human rights activists from “gagging prosecutions” aimed at intimidating and silencing whistle-blowers.