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The latest news, analysis and updates on NATO countries, summits and treaties.
The world wasn’t ready for Trump in 2016. It’s not making that mistake this time.
America’s NATO allies are ramping up weapons production, consulting Donald Trump’s advisers and holding secret meetings with each other to feverishly lay the groundwork for his return.
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Welcome to Mar-a-NATO: European leaders tailor their message to Trump
Baltic defense ministers are calling for increased defense spending — and are using lots of golf terms to do it.
Ukraine’s path to NATO membership ‘irreversible,’ allies expected to declare
The expected decision would be a major win for Ukraine and make the Washington summit among NATO’s most historic in its 75-year history.
Can Norway Persuade Trump on NATO?
The prime minister of Norway thinks the alliance can win over its critics.
Wanted: New European ‘Trump Whisperer’ to Save Transatlantic Alliance
Trump or not in the White House, NATO has to embrace some hard realities to survive another five — much less 75 — years.
12 people to keep an eye on at the NATO summit
A guide to some of the most interesting characters in Washington this week planning for the future of the alliance.
Johnson says he will press allies to spend more on defense during NATO summit
The speech marked Johnson’s first major foreign policy address since becoming speaker last year.
Hungary’s Orbán Has Taken Sides in America’s Election. Maybe Other Leaders Should, Too.
The prevailing wisdom that foreign leaders should stay neutral in U.S. politics could be out of date in an increasingly polarized setting.
NATO is losing patience with one of its own members — and it’s not who you think
This week’s summit in Washington will get uncomfortable for Canada as allies press for more cash commitments.
Orbán praises Trump as ‘the man of peace,’ says Biden will likely lose election
“A change would be good for the world,” the Hungarian leader said of the American presidential election.
NATO needs to look toward Pacific because of current realities, Jens Stoltenberg says
“China is the main enabler of Russia’s war aggression against Ukraine,” he said.
American allies fear Biden is finished and can’t beat Trump
“We’re not sure that, even if he wins, he can survive four years more,” said one official from a European NATO country.
How Taiwan Conquered U.S. Politics — and Showed Europe How It’s Done
The island democracy off the coast of China has wooed friends in every U.S. faction and region — and that’s its greatest source of strength and protection.
Ukraine ‘bridge’ to NATO could be dangerous, experts warn
Some foreign policy experts want Ukraine to move closer to joining the alliance, while others say it would rupture the military bloc.
Trump’s Plan for NATO Is Emerging
Trump advisers envision a ‘radical reorientation’ in which Washington takes a back seat to Europe — and cuts a deal with Putin over Ukraine.
Russia presses its offensive in Ukraine and issues new threats as the West tries to blunt the push
The moves by the West to curtail the offensive and the potential Kremlin response could lead to a dangerous escalation as the war drags through its third year.
‘A turning point’: US allies wince at Biden debate performance
Biden came across as feeble, while Trump lied and promised the impossible.
With new pact with North Korea, Russia raises stakes with West over Ukraine
The deal envisions mutual military assistance between Moscow and Pyongyang if either is attacked.
NATO hopes to Trump-proof the alliance with new chief Mark Rutte. It could backfire.
NATO officials and U.S. diplomats say the alliance needs to be battle ready if Donald Trump wins back the presidency in November.
More than 20 countries will meet NATO spending targets, Stoltenberg says
The announcement comes as Republicans accuse European members of not paying their fair share into the alliance.
Biden knows ‘exactly what he is doing’ and will likely win election, says German chancellor
In an interview on the sidelines of the G7 summit, Olaf Scholz made assurances that Biden can provide critical leadership as the group of global leaders faces a complex web of mounting issues.
Biden’s final foreign trip turned out to be all about Trump
The president’s expansive foreign policy vision was overshadowed by the potential return of his Republican rival.
Biden strikes security deal with Zelenskyy — but its future is in doubt
The move comes as President Biden aims to portray himself as the unquestioned leader of the West heading into November’s presidential election.
EU election results loom over Ukraine aid discussions
After Ukraine skeptics gained seats in the European Parliament, Kyiv boosters seek to lock down weapons deals.
Biden and Macron stress a shared vision on Ukraine and Gaza even amid bubbling disagreements
The two leaders met on Saturday as questions persist over the future of Ukraine funding and a peace proposal for Gaza.
Top Biden aides signal openness to letting Ukraine strike Russia with US weapons
No final decision has been made, but the consideration comes amid mounting pressure from allies and Democrats.
Kenya to get major non-NATO ally status during president’s US state visit
The mostly symbolic move comes right before Kenya is expected to send 1,000 police officers to quell gang violence in Haiti.
She Was at the Top of the State Department. Now She’s Ready to Talk.
As Victoria Nuland steps down, she gets real about a world on fire.
US soldier detained in Russia had traveled through China, did not get US signoff
Video posted on social media shows the soldier criticizing President Joe Biden and calling NATO “aggressive.”
Trudeau nudges defense spending closer to NATO target
Polls credit “Trump Factor” in moving Canadian attitudes.
Canada stuck in NATO penalty box through 2030
New defense spending plan fails to hit 2-percent target.