UK joins US in backing Rutte to lead NATO – POLITICO
The British declaration adds further pressure on Eastern flank countries to drop their hesitation over Rutte, criticized for failing to bring Dutch defense spending up…
Biden paves way for Mark Rutte to lead NATO — and confront Putin
The term of current NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg, who has steadily navigated the political-military bloc through a tumultuous time in transatlantic politics since 2014, ends…
Mark Rutte in pole position to be next NATO boss – POLITICO
Under NATO rules, the secretary-general has to be decided "by consensus," meaning that Rutte still has to garner the backing of all the remaining countries.…
Europe between Putin and Trump – POLITICO
But the biggest uncertainty for most Europeans isn’t about Putin — it’s about America. The U.S. Congress’ failure to support Ukraine has left many speechless.…
Two years into Russia’s war in Ukraine, how strong is NATO’s unity? | NATO News
After two years of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, NATO has mostly maintained its unity against Moscow. The alliance has grown with Finland’s accession and,…
Column: U.S. out of NATO? In second term, Trump more likely to try
WASHINGTON — Former President Trump hasn’t officially won the Republican presidential nomination yet. But he’s already throwing his weight around on foreign policy — and Republicans…
The Hidden Meaning(s) of Tucker Carlson’s Putin Interview
Barely a few weeks before the second anniversary of the Ukraine War, American journalist Tucker Carlson —one of the country’s most popular, controversial and influential…
Hungary could ratify Sweden’s NATO membership in February: PM Orban | NATO News
Budapest is the only NATO member yet to ratify Stockholm’s membership to the world’s largest military alliance. The Hungarian parliament can ratify Sweden’s NATO membership…
Trump’s NATO Stance: a pivot towards uncertainty and its global implications
In a recent rally in Conway, South Carolina, former President Donald Trump made remarks about NATO that have sent ripples through the international community, stirring…
Zelenskyy blames Putin for Navalny’s death as leaders voice outrage – POLITICO
He added that Navalny had been a strong voice for freedom and for democracy for many years: "NATO and NATO allies have called for his…
The impact of the potential Chinese naval bases on the Atlantic Ocean
According to the latest indicators, China has the largest naval force in the world, estimated at 355 Chinese naval ships compared to 297 American ships.…
Trump reiterates to NATO allies: If you don’t pay up, ‘I’m not going to protect you’
While Trump has come under pressure from President Joe Biden and international allies about his comments that he originally made on Saturday night, they have…
Trump advisers rush to spin ‘off the cuff’ NATO remarks
“I don’t take him literally with what he said,” said retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg, who served as national security adviser to former Vice President…
Biden slams Trump criticism of NATO as ‘shameful’ and ‘un-American’ | NATO News
The Republican frontrunner had questioned the United States’ willingness to support its NATO allies if they were attacked. United States President Joe Biden has condemned…
Russian threat boosts NATO defense spending – POLITICO
While several EU countries still fail to meet the NATO target — some spectacularly so — every country bordering Russia or Ukraine does meet it,…
Baltic States are preparing for war
The geostrategic reality has fundamentally changed in recent years. Obviously, the Baltic States are preparing for war. The calls to make defence stronger, national and…
With Trump looming, NATO defense chiefs gather to talk Ukraine – POLITICO
Russia, of course, remains the biggest problem for most NATO countries. Not only is Ukraine in need of more Western ammunition to sustain an existential…
Fears in Europe grow over Trump and Russia; leaders bolster alliances
PARIS — The governments of France, Poland and Germany vowed Monday to make Europe a security and defense power with a greater ability to back Ukraine,…
Donald Trump just did Europe a favor – POLITICO
OK, now what? The truth is, Europe only has itself to blame for the morass. Trump has been harping on about NATO’s laggards for years,…
Trump’s Russia threat against NATO: What US allies are spending on defence | News
Former United States President Donald Trump has stirred strong reactions in Europe after saying Washington might not protect NATO allies from potential attack from Russia…