NATO’s Relevance Determined by Circumstance, Geography
American expectations of the alliance’s changing role may be unreasonable.
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Dutch Court Jails Former Civil Servant, Russian Spy
A former Foreign Ministry worker passed sensitive documents to Russian intelligence.
Russia Unmoved by European Missile Shield Adjustment
A senior Russian lawmaker is skeptical about the change in NATO’s missile defense plan.
Britain Seals French Military Axis in West Africa
After Libya, Mali is the latest testing ground for the Anglo-French security relationship.
NATO Confident Afghan Army Ready to Take Over
Despite improvements in the force, the Afghan army will likely need help after 2014.
Pentagon: Success in Afghanistan “Mixed Bag”
The Defense Department cites success and failure in Afghanistan in the last six months.
NATO Ministers Discuss Turkish Missile Deployment
The alliance is expected to approve the deployment of missile defenses in Turkey.
Dutch, Germans to Deploy Missile Systems in Turkey
Turkey is expected to request the deployment of missile systems on its border with Syria.
After Turkey Mortar Attack, NATO Invasion of Syria?
If the alliance decides to retaliate, what would an invasion of Syria look like?
Alliance Looks East: NATO’s Pacific Future
NATO’s future as an actor in Asia is a natural extension of its post Cold War evolution.
Clinton’s Apology Reopens NATO Supply Route
The American secretary of state says “sorry” for the accidental death of Pakistani soldiers.
Turkey Weighs Response After Jet Downed by Syria
Recep Tayyip Erdoğan vows retaliation, but NATO isn’t prepared to act.
Global Security Demands a NATO for Every Region
Global security systems risk becoming empty hulks that do little more than offer superficial comfort.
NATO Supply Route Through Pakistan Remains Closed
Political concerns in both Pakistan and the United States prevent a deal on reopening supply routes to be done.
Neoconservatives Still Smitten with Saakashvili
He tried to lure the United States into a war with Russia but is still considered an ally.