NATO

Not withdrawal, but pressure:

Trump’s emerging plan to reshape NATO

US President Donald Trump is considering redeploying forces within NATO, signaling pressure on allies over support during the Iran conflict.

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Trump mocks Macron at White House dinner

President Trump drew anger in France after publicly mocking President Macron and saying he was abused by his wife.

From Neutrality to Necessity:

The Gulf’s "Turning Point" must cement a Middle East NATO

The Abraham Accords laid the economic and diplomatic groundwork, but the crucible of the current war has forged the true alliance, as Iran attacks GCC states. Opinion.

When POTUS demands NATO recognition, he should demand an apology

If there is one nation that has stood on the front lines of global security, often at great cost and with minimal support, it is Israel. But instead of being thanked, it is condemned. Op-ed.

Trump furious with Europe: 'We're not interested in your help'

The US President once again attacked European countries that refuse to join the campaign against Iran. "We are not interested in assistance from NATO countries."

'Not Our War'

Europe rejects Trump’s demand for help defending Strait of Hormuz

Several NATO member states have rejected a demand by U.S. President Donald Trump to participate in protecting ships passing through the Strait of Hormuz.

An Ally turned Adversary:

President Trump should sever ties with Sánchez’s Spain

President Trump’s warning that trade relations with Spain could end should be just a first step if Sanchez does not cease to undermine America's war effort. Opinion.

For second time:

NATO intercepts Iranian missile over Turkey

Iranian ballistic missile entered Turkish airspace and was intercepted by NATO air and missile defense elements. This is the second time NATO intercepted an Iranian missile since the war began.

Spain at the Crossroads:

Pedro Sánchez, NATO evasion, and Western moral clarity

NATO reticence, rhetorical hostility toward Israel, equivocal strategic alignments, and domestic fragility - form the basis of a growing critique: that Spain under Sánchez is repositioning itself at the margins of Western strategic consensus. Opinion.

Unprecedented:

NATO intercepts Iranian ballistic missile

NATO air defense systems intercepted and destroyed a ballistic missile launched from Iran toward Turkish airspace.

Turkey removes its mask:

NATO’s Islamist ally chose Tehran over Washington

Erdogan mourns Khamenei while blocking US bases. His behavior is that of a state sponsor of terrorism. Opinion.

NATO under strain

How History, Geography, Energy, and the Middle East deepen internal divisions, and why disunity endangers liberal democracy. Opinion.

Report:

Trump's Greenland deal keeps Danish sovereignty intact

Trump and NATO’s Rutte discussed a Greenland framework that keeps Danish sovereignty while expanding US strategic presence, according to Axios.

Britain develops ‘Iron Dome’-style system

UK building a defence system modeled on Israel’s Iron Dome to protect cities and infrastructure from Russian missiles and drones, addressing a major capability gap across NATO.

The NATO Ally in America’s backyard:

Why the Venezuela-Turkey connection is a ticking time bomb

The most dangerous lifeline for the Venezuelan dictatorship today isn't Havana or Moscow. It is Ankara. Opinion.

Trump designates Saudi Arabia as major non-NATO ally

President Trump announces Saudi Arabia’s designation as a major non-NATO ally during a White House dinner with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The NATO Compromise:

How Turkey’s latest defiance undermines American security

The actions of the past week confirm that Turkey views its relationship with the West as a transaction to be leveraged, not a commitment to be honored. Opinion.

The Ukraine War will be ended on the battlefield

The Russians, as Trump realizes, want Ukraine as a demilitarized, deradicalized neutral state with no connection to NATO. They can only get that on the battlefield and they will continue until they do. Opinion.

President Trump:

'The ceasefire is going well, I'm so proud of them'

President Trump and the NATO Secretary General spoke today about the Israel-Iran ceasefire at the NATO 2025 summit.

4 US soldiers found dead after going missing in Lithuania

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte announces deaths of 4 soldiers who went missing during a training exercise at a base 6 miles from the border with Russian ally Belarus.

Is Russia planning to attack another European country?

Head of Germany's intelligence service says Putin may 'examine NATO's Article 5', which states attacking a NATO member constitutes an attack against all members.

No Admittance for Turkish Ottomans (NATO)

Are Western nations aligning with global Islamic ambitions? Can a nation pursuing Islamist revivalism remain a credible member of NATO? Opinion.

Over Gaza war:

Turkey blocking cooperation between NATO and Israel

Sources tell Reuters that Turkey has blocked cooperation between NATO and Israel since October and said the alliance should not engage with Israel as a partner until there is an end to the conflict.

Erdogan's invasion threats:

Foreign Minister calls on NATO to expel Turkey

Minister Israel Katz instructs Foreign Ministry diplomats to engage with all NATO members after Turkish president threatens to invade Israel.

British General:

Citizens must be ready for war with Russia

The head of the British army recently stated that both men and women in Britain must be ready to fight if NATO goes to war with Russia.

International statement condemns Houthi attacks in Red Sea

US, EU, NATO and 44 countries blast Houthi rebels' hostilities in the Red Sea.

Chair of the NATO Military Committee visits Israel

Chief of the General Staff Herzi Halevi: “It is of great importance to explain throughout Europe the security challenges in the region.''

Cleared for publication:

Russian pilot tried to shoot down British plane in 2022

In 2022, a Russian pilot fired air-to-air missiles at a British plane, despite a comrade trying to stop him.

Beyond the conflict in Ukraine

It appears there is a firm Western, particularly American, stance committed to the strategic defeat of Russia. Op-ed.

Terrorism problem solution offered. Think "Mandate."

How do the UN, NATO and the Arab League allow defenseless Gazans to suffer the tyrannic rule of Hamas without trying to help?. Op-ed.

Turkey agrees to support Sweden's NATO bid

Turkish President agrees to forward Sweden's application to join NATO to his parliament for approval.

Turkey:

'Quran burning in Sweden raises questions about NATO membership'

Turkey’s foreign minister says Sweden's failure to prevent Quran-burning raises questions about Sweden’s possible NATO membership.

5th generation F35 stealth aircraft deploy to Poland

Royal Netherlands Air Force F35A Lightning based out of Leeuwarden Air Base joins NATO's Eastern Flank.

Why is NATO turning to East Asia?

NATO is mulling the possibility of Russia achieving its goals in Ukraine and China taking a similar military step towards Taiwan. Op-ed.

NATO commits to Ukraine membership in the future

NATO chief says Finland and Sweden will soon join alliance and paves the way for Ukraine to join in the future.

Poland military on heightened alert after missile explosion

Poland putting some military units on a heightened state of readiness after missiles reportedly fired by Russia land in the country.

Kremlin:

Nuclear world war will be ‘catastrophic for all mankind’

Moscow issues dire warning less than a day after NATO warns Russia not to consider hitting Ukraine with nuclear strike.

Russia may be planning nuclear weapons test near Ukraine border

NATO intelligence briefing details Russian plan to test nuclear "doomsday weapon" as show of strength.

Russian nuclear sub with ‘doomsday weapon’ disappears in Arctic

Next gen Belgorod submarine able to trigger 1,600 foot ‘radioactive tsunami’ leaves cold water base without a trace.

NATO condemns Russia's annexation of Ukrainian regions

In response to annexation, Zelenskyy submits 'accelerated' application for Ukraine to join NATO.

Putin warns West: 'I am not bluffing' over nuclear threat

Prior to announcing the mobilization of 300,000 extra troops, Putin issues a stern warning to the West and NATO.

German chancellor: ‘NATO was never a threat to Russia’

Chancellor Olaf Scholz describes Putin's invasion of Ukraine as 'completely absurd' and part of a plan to take over swaths of Europe.

US Senators back NATO membership for Finland and Sweden

Motion backing NATO membership for Finland and Sweden approved in Senate by an overwhelming majority of 95-1.

Report: Boris Johnson to be named head of NATO

With support from the UK, other member states and Ukraine, Johnson is rumored to be the top pick to replace NATO's leader this fall.

Watch: Biden makes another stumble on the world stage

'I'm getting overly anxious', said the President as he confused two leading European nations.

NATO office in Texas removes display honoring Nazi ace

Following complaints from Jewish staffers, NATO office on Texas Air Force Base removes print of storied Nazi combat pilot and his plane.

Russia launches missile attack on crowded Ukrainian mall

At least 13 dead and many injured after Russia fires barrage of missiles at busy shopping centre.

NATO chief: Russia-Ukraine war 'could last years'

Meanwhile, NATO plans to upgrade Ukraine's weapons to NATO-standard.

'Rude provocation' - Russian warship violates NATO waters

Denmark accused Russia of 'aggressive provocation tactics' after a warship violated its territorial waters on two occasions.

At a hundred days into Russia's war on Ukraine, what's next?

For the sake of those suffering and with the global effect of the loss of Ukrainian wheat exports, we must consider realpolitik. Opinion.

Erdogan slams the door on Sweden, Finland's NATO bids

The Turkish President says there's no reason for his country to accept Sweden and Finland's bids since they will end up 'just like Greece.'

Watch: Russia deploys nukes to Finnish border following NATO bid

Russia has allegedly deployed a unit of Iskander nukes in retaliation for the country's bid to join NATO.

Watch: Erdogan slams Sweden, Finland NATO bids

The Turkish leader said the two Baltic states were harbingers of terror groups.

Putin: Finland joining NATO 'will become a threat to Russia'

Kremlin announces that Finland’s intention to join NATO poses a direct threat to Russia and intends to respond with "necessary measures."

Watch: Russians asked - 'Why is NATO arming Ukraine?'

Some people said the West was trying to 'conquer Russia', while a few thought the aid was justified.

Sweden, Finland looking to join NATO fearing Russian invasion

The Baltic states' clear interest in NATO membership has the Russian President furious.

NATO scrambles fighter jets to intercept Russian planes

Multiple reports of NATO fighter jets scrambling to intercept Russian planes over the past week.

Russia launches gas embargo on 2 NATO states

'This is blackmail.' European energy prices soar as Moscow bars gas sales to Poland and Bulgaria, threatens to cut off other European states

How many of Russia's neighbors will join NATO?

While the Baltic states are weighing joining the alliance for added protection, more may be on their way.

Russia threatens to attack Europe

Former Russian president warns that if Baltic states join NATO, his country will be forced to 'restore the balance of power.'