Nato

The West’s Turkey dilemma

2026-07-15T10:21:48.000Z
Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte has reportedly acknowledged the “massive build-up” of China’s military and noted that it “will have 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030”.
THE BROAD VIEW

Nato looks East amid squabbles in the West

2026-07-10T23:00:00.000Z
US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the 2026 Nato summit in Ankara, Turkey, July 8, 2026.

Trump orders halt to US trade with Spain over Nato

2026-07-09T01:46:59.000Z
President Trump has criticised several Nato members who declined to allow the US to use military bases to carry out early strikes on Iran.

Trump heads to Nato summit to meet Zelensky, face wary allies

2026-07-06T02:01:44.000Z
Trump’s rhetoric toward Nato since his return to the White House has unnerved allies and prompted a rethink of defense spending in Europe. 

Europe has replaced most US cuts within Nato, top commander says

2026-07-04T02:20:14.000Z
Economic woes are deepening, with the strait’s closure sending energy prices soaring and growth forecasts tumbling.

Nato is starting to consider Strait of Hormuz mission to protect ships

2026-05-20T00:41:39.000Z
Malaysia's Defence Minister said  Norway’s decision raised questions over the trustworthiness of international defence partners, particularly those from Western or Nato countries.

Malaysia seeks more than US$250 million from Norway over axed defence deal 

2026-05-19T09:03:05.000Z
The drawdown comes after Trump's spat with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, who has questioned Washington’s exit strategy in the Middle East.

Trump’s planned US troop drawdown from Germany questioned by allies at home, in Nato

2026-05-03T06:22:34.000Z
European confidence in American leadership is at an all-time low; more people in Spain, Italy, France and Germany now regard the US as a threat than a “close ally”, a poll shows.
THE BOTTOM LINE

Are Europe and America headed for divorce?

2026-04-28T09:12:33.000Z
The speedy deterioration of Trump’s relationships has been remarkable, even for a president known for his volatile temperament and quick disposal of allies.

Trump’s isolation deepens as his ties with longtime allies fray

2026-04-16T02:18:53.000Z