What’s Wrong with Trump’s NATO Bill to Germany
The American president mistakes NATO’s 2-percent spending goal for loyalty.
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Mattis Alarms NATO by Threatening to “Moderate” Commitment
Donald Trump’s defense chief warns that America might take a step back unless its allies spend more.
Europe Can Resist Trump in These Four Ways
Europe must circle the wagons and defend liberal norms.
Trump’s No Good, Very Bad, Absolutely Stupid Comments on the EU and NATO
Encouraging the continent that produced two world wars to fashion swords from plowshares is a terrible idea.
Trump Lashes Out at Europe, Proposes Nuclear Deal with Russia
The president-elect calls NATO obsolete, says the EU is falling apart, but offers Russia relief from sanctions.
Spanish City in North Africa at the Heart of Diplomatic Row
Russian warships sail past Ceuta this time, but its ambiguous NATO status makes it a popular port of call.
Why Turkey Is Drifting from the West
Turkish and Western interests have diverged since the Soviet Union collapsed.
Turkey Coup Continues Destabilization Spiral in Black Sea
The coup attempt in Turkey is the latest in a series of events that have undermined stability in the region.
Trump Throws Fresh Doubt on NATO Commitment
The Republican equivocates when asked if he would protect allies against Russia.
Central Europeans Can’t Count on France Alone
Now is the time for Poland to repair relations with Berlin.
NATO to Deploy Battlegroups to Baltic States, Poland
The alliance sends troops to its northeasternmost member states but shies away from building new bases.
Why Montenegro is Joining NATO
Montenegro is making a choice to be Western. NATO closes a gap.
Calling Europeans “Free Riders” Not Entirely Fair
Europe is starting to take more security responsibility after decades of being kept down by the United States.
NATO Could Destroy Islamic State So Why Don’t They?
The threat the self-declared caliphate poses to the West does not warrant a larger response.
Trump’s Worldview Will Alarm Allies
The Republican presidential candidate calls for an American withdrawal from East Asia and Europe.