Joseph Hammond

Joseph Hammond is an award-winning journalist covering international affairs. His correspondence for The Washington Times is often highlighted in the Threat Status daily newsletter.

Articles by Joseph Hammond

NATO’s 5% defense mandate exposes Europe’s creative accounting

Under the terms of a new agreement, NATO members are on the hook to spend 5% of their GDP on defense. European leaders, however, are scrambling to meet -- or at least appear to meet -- the new benchmark.

September 8, 2025

Estimated 7,000 Cuban mercenaries fighting for Russia in war on Ukraine

No country other than North Korea has contributed more manpower to Russia's armed forces than the estimated 7,000 Cuban mercenaries fighting and dying in the war in Ukraine.

August 28, 2025