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Dutch self-propelled howitzer

European Military Support for Ukraine Dries Up

America is giving twice as many weapons as other NATO allies combined.

Nick OttensNick OttensAugust 20, 2022October 3, 2022
Emmanuel Macron

Ukraine War Gives European Defense Union New Urgency

Countries had already been spooked by Donald Trump’s verbal attacks on NATO.

Nick OttensNick OttensMarch 19, 2022April 10, 2022
Motherland Monument Kiev Ukraine

Finlandization Is Not an Option for Ukraine

Neutrality is neither acceptable to Ukrainians nor enough for Vladimir Putin.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 16, 2022March 22, 2022
Donald Trump James Mattis

Don’t Pull NATO into the Middle East

Europe is not stepping in to take over the mess Donald Trump has made.

Nick OttensNick OttensJanuary 8, 2020November 27, 2021

Turkey’s Purchase of a Russian Missile System, Explained

Turkey is going ahead with a deal that its NATO allies have condemned. Why?

Avatar photoKristijonas MedelisJuly 16, 2019November 21, 2021
Edgars Rinkēvičs Jens Stoltenberg

Russian Missile Treaty Violation Is a Wake-up Call for Europe

Europe may not want a repeat of the Cold War, but it has to come to terms with reality.

Avatar photoAnonymousJuly 2, 2019April 11, 2022
American transport aircraft Afghanistan

German Policymakers Worry About Losing Afghan Gains

Voters are tired of the war, but policymakers worry about the consequences of withdrawal.

Aryaman BhatnagarAryaman BhatnagarMay 22, 2019November 21, 2021
German soldiers

With German Support, A European Army Looks More Likely

Chancellor Angela Merkel joins France’s call for an EU fighting force.

Nick OttensNick OttensNovember 13, 2018November 21, 2021

Locating the “Real” Country, Putting Germany First and NATO Solidarity

The small towns and countryside aren’t the “real” country. They’re half the country.

Nick OttensNick OttensApril 28, 2018December 2, 2021

EU Defense Union Worries Americans, Social Democrats Rally the Troops

American officials caution against weakening NATO. Germany’s Social Democrats rally support for another grand coalition.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 15, 2018November 28, 2021

Brexiteers Without a Plan, Republican Big Spenders

Businesses demand clarity on Brexit. Republicans explode the deficit.

Nick OttensNick OttensFebruary 13, 2018November 15, 2021
American Japanese ships

Time Looks Ripe for Japan-NATO Cooperation

There is room for cooperation, although closer relations between Japan and NATO could antagonize China.

Avatar photoScott N. RomaniukMay 29, 2017November 21, 2021
Jens Stoltenberg Donald Trump Theresa May

Trump Hectors NATO Allies at 9/11 Memorial

The American reminds his allies of their military spending commitments at the worst possible moment.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 25, 2017November 15, 2021
Donald Trump Jens Stoltenberg

NATO Throws Austria Under the Bus to Appease Turks

Turkey threatened to blow up NATO’s entire partnership program unless the Austrians were kicked out.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 25, 2017November 27, 2021
French frigate Ventôse

European Military Cooperation Need Not Weaken NATO

European military integration would augment NATO and signal European, in the absence of American, resolve.

Nick OttensNick OttensMay 23, 2017November 28, 2021

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