COGNICURRENT

The South Korean National Assembly is on the brink of passing an amendment that allows constitutional complaints against court rulings, which has sparked significant bureaucratic resistance led by Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae.

Poland is set to reform its criminal procedure, allowing for more remote participation in trials, benefiting defense attorneys and making the process cheaper and more efficient.

Greece introduces a new military service framework aimed at enhancing the experience for conscripts starting this February.

Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takagi has condemned Chinese efforts to alter the status quo in territorial waters and pledged to reform national security policies.

Italy plans to increase its military personnel by hiring 100,000 new recruits by 2040 and establishing a permanent reserve of 15,000 units.

Kalev Stoicescu argues that establishing a language requirement for military service does not actually exempt individuals from serving in the Estonian Defense Forces.

Sanae Takaichi has made history as Japan's first female leader, having achieved a significant electoral victory that gives her a substantial mandate to reshape the country's constitution and defense policies amidst geopolitical instability.

A discussion on NATO's future focuses on the strained US-Europe relationship and potential paths forward for European defense.

The article summarizes key events in Lithuania and abroad, including defense funding, customs system reform, and international incidents.

The National Human Rights Commission of Korea reflects on the one-year anniversary of its controversial approval of the 'Yoon Seok-yeol's Right to Defense' agenda, with staff expressing discontent and calling for internal reform.

The Estonian Foreign Intelligence Service warns that Estonia needs to be prepared to counter the threat of mass drone units that Russia is developing as part of its military reform.

A coalition of academics, former electoral officials, jurists, legislators, and civil society members has formed the Democratic Broad Front to oppose a regressive electoral reform initiative in defense of democracy and freedoms.

Jacques Schuster analyzes the pension reform debate, emphasizing the need to reassess defense spending and the welfare state, suggesting that people may need to work until the age of 70.

Mykhailo Fedorov, who organized Ukrainian President Zelensky's election campaign and digitalized the country, is set to reform the army as the future Minister of Defense.

Mykhailo Fedorov, who organized the election campaign for the Ukrainian president and digitized the country, is set to reform the army as the future Minister of Defense.

Former Minister of National Defense Nikos Panagiotopoulos expressed concern over the tense climate among the ranks of non-commissioned officers in the Armed Forces, urging for careful assessment in any reforms.

On the launch of the new military service, Defense Minister Boris Pistorius urged support from the Bundeswehr's men and women, emphasizing the importance of the initiative for the military's readiness and future capabilities.

The Italian Defense Minister Crosetto urges allies to withdraw a resolution calling for more soldiers in urban operations while the League pushes for a pension reform vote scheduled for today.