NATO

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) voiced his support for former President Donald Trump‘s stance on NATO members’ financial contributions on Sunday. What Happened: Graham, in an interview with CBS’ “Face the Nation,” backed Trump’s call for NATO members to pay their...

At the Munich Security Conference on Saturday, concerns about the U.S.'s commitment to NATO were front and center. Hillary Clinton warned that former President Donald Trump could withdraw the U.S. from the alliance if he were re-elected. Clinton's comments came amid...

GOP presidential candidate Nikki Haley is using Valentine's Day to highlight the international relations of former President Donald Trump, her opponent in the 2024 presidential race. What Happened: Haley has gone on the offensive in recent months, launching an ad campaign against Trump and current...

Estonia’s Foreign Intelligence Service has cautioned that Russia is gearing up for a military confrontation with the West in the coming decade. It suggests that a bolstered Western military presence could deter Russia. What Happened: The Estonian intelligence service has issued a warning...

President Joe Biden has publicly denounced former President Donald Trump’s criticism of NATO, labeling it as “dumb”, “shameful”, and “un-American”. In addition, Biden has underscored the necessity of a $95bn foreign aid package for US allies. What Happened...

Former President Donald Trump‘s recent controversial remarks have sparked concerns among Democratic lawmakers, who are now calling for additional measures to safeguard NATO. What Happened: Following Trump’s recent comments, Democratic senators are urging Congress to take new actions to...

The perceived threat from China and Russia has diminished, with public concern now focusing on non-traditional risks, a recent study has revealed. What Happened: The Munich Security Index 2024, which surveyed 12,000 individuals across G7 nations, Brazil, India, China, and South Africa, found that...

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz criticized former U.S. President Donald Trump‘s remarks on NATO’s mutual defense clause, labeling them as “dangerous.” What Happened: Scholz, on Monday, expressed his concerns over any attempts to undermine NATO’s mutual defense clause,...

U.S. President Joe Biden and other top Western officials have expressed disapproval of Donald Trump’s comments concerning NATO allies and defense spending. What Happened: Trump hinted that the U.S. might not defend NATO allies who fail to meet their defense spending targets against a...

At a campaign event in Conway, South Carolina, on Saturday, former President Donald Trump, who is eyeing the presidency in 2024 as the Republican frontrunner, said that he would encourage Russia to do “whatever the hell they want,” including targeting NATO...

In a recent development, the U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, Jeff Flake, has indicated that the final approval for Sweden’s NATO membership is imminent. This is expected to trigger the U.S. Congress’ endorsement of a substantial F-16 fighter jet sale to Turkey. What Happened: Ambassador...

In a significant development, Turkey’s parliament has finally ratified Sweden’s NATO membership bid, a move that could potentially strengthen the Western military alliance against Russia. What Happened: The Turkish parliament voted 287-55 on Tuesday to approve Sweden’s application...

The UK has pledged to deploy 20,000 military personnel for a NATO exercise all across Europe that is planned to take place in the first half of the year. What Happened: As per an announcement by the British Defence Ministry on Monday, the UK will be committing a force of 20,000 soldiers...

VILNIUS – Near Russia, in countries that share political alignment with the Western alliance known as the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), a profound sense of camaraderie prevails. This solidarity is best described by the age-old adage, "one for all, all for one,"...

GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy suggested that the United States pulling out of NATO and reevaluating its United Nations membership could be reasonable. What Happened: Ramaswamy, currently ranking fourth in the Republican primaries, voiced these views in an interview with Politico on...