Developing a Nato cyber-war capability and French opposition to joint nuclear planning are emerging as the main bones of contention in the debate on a new Nato "Strategic Concept," to be adopted next month.

• October 6, 2010

As North Korea moves ahead with its plans for a father-son succession, China will maintain rock-solid ties with its erratic neighbour to ensure stability on the common border at all costs, experts say.

• October 4, 2010

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko on Saturday expounded on his country's positions on several issues related to the relationship between Russia and NATO.

• October 4, 2010

• October 2, 2010

European Commission says that Britain's online privacy laws are inadequate and do not follow the EU-wide standard. Legal proceedings began 18 months ago when a British company tracked users online without their consent.

• October 1, 2010

The EU is preparing to strengthen defenses against large-scale online cyber attacks that could be used as a weapon. Meanwhile, a newspaper says NATO is planning to make online assaults a military alliance matter.

• October 1, 2010

India's undersea warfare will receive a major boost after Russia transfers its nuclear-powered K-152 Nerpa attack submarine on a 10-year lease in March next year.

• October 1, 2010

Ireland is preparing to pump extra cash into banks, raising the cost of repairing the financial system to as much as 50 billion euros.

• September 30, 2010