London, U.K. — Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), a U.S. Air Force veteran and vice ranking member of the House Armed Services Committee, participated this week in a high-profile panel discussion at the London Defence Conference 2025. The panel, titled “Facing China, Russia, Iran, and North Korea (CRINK),” focused on the growing threat these nations pose to the post-World War II global order and the critical need to reinforce international alliances.

Held against the historic backdrop of the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE) Day, the conference’s theme of “Alliances” underscored the urgency of collective defense in an increasingly unstable world. The event brought together former heads of state, U.S. lawmakers, British Members of Parliament, and global foreign policy experts to explore the resilience of the U.S.-led alliance system amid mounting global tensions.

“The importance of these discussions is growing as we face emerging global threats,” said Congressman Davis. “Our shared defense remains essential for safeguarding democracies around the world. As we commemorate the 80th anniversary of VE Day, we are reminded of the enduring value of our allies. We must maintain unity in addressing threats posed by countries such as China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and other global extremists.”

During the “Facing CRINK” panel, Congressman Davis and fellow participants analyzed strategic challenges including Russia’s war in Ukraine, China’s increasing aggression in the Indo-Pacific, and Iran’s destabilizing actions in the Gulf. The discussion emphasized NATO’s vital role and explored ways to counter fragmentation within democratic alliances in the face of coordinated threats.

A 1994 graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Congressman Davis is a member of the House Armed Services Subcommittees on Tactical Air and Land Forces and Readiness. He also serves as a co-chair of the bipartisan For Country Caucus, which brings together military veterans in Congress to strengthen national security and civic leadership.

His presence at the London Defence Conference reaffirmed U.S. commitment to global partnerships and the shared responsibility of democratic nations to confront authoritarian threats.