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US Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin III spoke in Brussels at NATO’s meeting. He mainly focused on the fight against ISIS and worldwide terrorism. He pointed out the 3 key areas that pave the way for success. 

Global Coalition is a group formed in 2014 and includes 87 nations. He recognized the achievements ‌of this organization that solved many global issues. He emphasized that defeating ISIS and fighting against terrorism needs 3 key actions. The first one is being alert all the time and paying attention to preventing terrorist threats internationally. Second, he highlighted the importance of unity. Nations should work together to fight ‌terrorism. Third, being adaptable is critical, as terrorist strategies and challenges change with time. The message of the Defense Secretary pointed out the necessity of ‌cooperation, vigilance, and flexibility. All of these factors ensure ‌future stability and security in the fight against global terrorism. 

Today’s modern age is different from 2014. Austin mentioned that still now, ISIS is one of the big threats. It is one of the main issues that most nations face. He said that we also need to think about China’s aggressive actions and the Russia-Ukraine war that began in 2022. These problems are complicated and need special attention. From 2014 to now, ‌threats from ISIS have not disappeared, so staying alert all the time is important to tackle terrorism challenges. 

Austine also compelled nations to come together on a single platform to fight against ISIS threats. He revealed the reality. According to him, if only one nation could fight against ISIS, then it could use many resources and also become weak with time. 

This situation would help ISIS. By cooperating, countries can share the burden and avoid being overwhelmed, making it easier to effectively combat terrorism and protect global security in the long run.

The Global Coalition has successfully weakened the survival plans of ISIS. The US and its allies work together to defeat ISIS in Iraq and Syria. The United States and its close allies also can tackle terrorism challenges and fight against ISIS wherever it appears in parts of the world. 

During the recent meeting, the central topic was how to fight against ISIS in West Africa and Central Asia. The coalition shared its plans on how to face the threats effectively. 

The speaker emphasized ‌two important factors. One is being flexible and the other is ready to adapt. He stated that the US and Iraq both have decided to alter their strategies to fight. 

Now they will work together in a security partnership instead of taking any military action against ISIS. This means that both countries want safety, and for this purpose, they will cooperate. 

This shift shows how important teamwork is in fighting terrorism and addressing future challenges. Together, they can better respond to any threats that may arise.

Austin underlined how important the military is in protecting Iraq and bolstering their continued collaboration. According to him, perseverance, cooperation, and adaptability are important for success. As they proceed with their task, these components will be important.

Austin will hold talks to enhance NATO’s defense plans and increase military assistance to Ukraine in addition to the D-ISIS summit. These powerful demonstrate a dedication to collaborating with partners to tackle global security issues.

On Saturday, Australia will attend the inaugural G7 defense ministers meeting in Naples, Italy. The main purpose of this meeting is to share ideas on global cooperation and teamwork on nation’s security concerns. 

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