A reflection on William Burns’ remarks on Russia and China
William J. Burns is a high-ranking career diplomat for more than two decades and well-educated professional in his current job of analyzing intelligence. As he…
Perpetual ‘War’: A Predicament for American Foreign Policy
When the Biden administration came into office, it was expected that it will be able to scale down involvement in direct military operations overseas, that…
Putin to Visit Turkey in First Trip to NATO Country Since War
Breadcrumb Trail LinksPMN BusinessTurkey said Vladimir Putin is expected to visit soon, in what would be the Russian leader’s first trip to a NATO-member country…
WP: Ukraine’s hopes for victory over Russia are slipping away
Nearing two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion, authorities in Kyiv maintain their long-standing entreaty to partners in the West: Deliver us more arms,…
Opinion: Trump’s rants about NATO are making the U.S. weaker
On Sept. 12, 2001, 24 hours after the 9/11 attacks, representatives of the then-19-member NATO convened to invoke Article 5 of the organization’s charter, which…
Lawmakers greenlight F-16s for Turkey after Erdoğan approved Sweden’s NATO bid
The F-16 action comes after Turkey’s parliament approved Sweden’s accession into NATO on Tuesday and amid signs Turkey and its fellow NATO ally Greece were…
Rumors Ukrainian General Zaluzhny Will Soon be Fired -Replaced by GRU’s Budanov
While the Ukrainian army may be able to delay the Russians, it lacks any ability to stop them cold. If Ukraine tries to bring in…
Turkey ratifies Sweden’s NATO bid; Hungary remains last obstacle to membership
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (R) meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Stockholm on August 19. "A key milestone has been reached," Kristersson wrote…
Putin attacking NATO? No chance, says Lithuanian general – POLITICO
Lithuanian Foreign Minister Gabrielius Landsbergis seems more alert to the possibility of a Russian attack. “Yes, we're convinced that a real war is a likely possibility,”…
Turkey’s Erdoğan signs off on Sweden’s NATO bid – POLITICO
Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan today signed into law Sweden's accession to NATO. "Welcome Türkiye’s approval of the ratification of Sweden’s NATO accession," Swedish Prime Minister…
Why is NATO preparing for World War III?
Prioritising remilitarisation over economic growth is dangerously short-sighted. If the UK and US tried to take on the four countries on Shapps’s blacklist there would…
Swedish PM Kristersson agrees to meet Hungary’s Orban for talks on NATO bid | NATO News
After ratification by Turkey, Hungary is the only country left effectively holding up Sweden’s NATO membership. Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson has agreed to meet…
Orbán backs Sweden’s NATO bid in sudden U-turn – POLITICO
Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán, the last remaining holdout in Sweden's bid to join NATO, now says he supports its application and vows that Hungary's…
New NATO member Finland set to pick president after 12 years of Niinisto | Elections News
Finland, Europe’s easternmost liberal democracy and a new NATO member, is bracing for an important presidential election. The Nordic nation controls the European Union’s longest…
Turkey’s parliament approves Sweden’s NATO membership bid
1 of 2 | Members of Turkey's parliament voted Tuesday to approve Sweden's membership bid to join NATO, at the Grand National Assembly of Turkey…
Turkey approves Sweden’s NATO bid – POLITICO
The Turkish parliament on Tuesday ratified Sweden's bid to join NATO, with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan now expected to sign the accession. Turkey's move, which…
NATO approves $1.2 billion for artillery
NATO on Tuesday announced it had purchased $1.2 billion in artillery amid Russia's invasion of Ukraine which Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said "demonstrates that NATO's tried-and-tested…
A ‘Donald Trump menace’ to the White House, NATO and Kyiv
“The number one reason Republicans will not come out in favor of a supplemental for Ukraine is they don’t want to offend candidate Trump and…
Turkey’s parliament set to vote on Sweden’s NATO bid this week: Reports | News
Turkey endorsed Finland’s membership bid in April but, along with Hungary, has kept Sweden waiting. The Turkish parliament is set to debate Sweden’s NATO membership…