Russia-Ukraine two years on: towards an endless and wider war? | Russia-Ukraine war
In an UpFront special, we discuss where the war in Ukraine currently stands and where it is heading. It’s been two years since Russia launched…
Hungary, Sweden sign fighter jet deal before NATO membership vote | NATO News
Hungary, the last NATO country to approve Sweden’s membership bid, will hold a parliamentary vote on Monday. Hungary has signed a deal to buy four…
‘The Trump whisperer’ — Can Mark Rutte save NATO? – POLITICO
That family history, rarely discussed at home, and his older brother’s death from AIDS in the 1980s, seem to have predisposed Rutte against dwelling on…
US, European powers back outgoing Dutch PM Mark Rutte as next NATO head | NATO News
Support of top NATO powers makes Rutte favourite to succeed current Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in October. The United States, United Kingdom, France and Germany…
Germany, France join US and UK in backing Mark Rutte for top NATO job – POLITICO
Berlin's endorsement follows an intense 24-hour diplomatic campaign to shore up support for the Dutchman, amid ongoing hesitation from a group of around 10 countries…
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,…