Which nations ARE pulling their weight in NATO... and who is relying on 'Uncle Sucker' to protect them? Graphic illustrates who is spending on military amid fears Trump could pull out of alliance
1 month, 1 week ago

Which nations ARE pulling their weight in NATO... and who is relying on 'Uncle Sucker' to protect them? Graphic illustrates who is spending on military amid fears Trump could pull out of alliance

Daily Mail  

Donald Trump's return to the White House has brought NATO spending back under scrutiny, with Washington's warning that Europe should be prepared to defend itself from Russian aggression refocusing minds in Brussels. A US Army M1A2 SEP V2 tank takes part in a training exercise with international allies in Germany earlier this month Danish soldiers are seen taking part in a training exercise with international allies in Germany earlier this month Following Russia's annexation of Crimea in 2014, NATO members agreed to commit 2 per cent of their GDP to defence spending to help ensure the alliance's military readiness - a goal only 23 of the bloc's 32 members managed to achieve by 2024. Trump has repeatedly called for NATO countries to increase defence spending further to meet five per cent of GDP. Responding to demands by Trump for Europe to pay for its own security, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said members committing about two per cent of GDP should go to 'north of 3 per cent'. Nato Secretary General Mark Rutte said members committing about 2 per cent of GDP should go to 'north of 3 per cent' In 2014, Nato members agreed to commit 2 per cent of their national GDP to defence spending He added: 'What is behind this is two things.

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US military equipment supplied to European Nato members jumps from 52% to 64%: Report
2 weeks, 2 days ago

US military equipment supplied to European Nato members jumps from 52% to 64%: Report

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US supplied 52 per cent of European Nato members’ military equipment between 2015 and 2019, which rose to 64 per cent in the subsequent five-year period, according to a report, citing Sipri data Servicemen of the 44th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine fire a Leopard 1A5 tank during a training, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in …

US military equipment supplied to European Nato members jumps from 52% to 64%: Report
2 weeks, 2 days ago

US military equipment supplied to European Nato members jumps from 52% to 64%: Report

Firstpost  

US supplied 52 per cent of European Nato members’ military equipment between 2015 and 2019, which rose to 64 per cent in the subsequent five-year period, according to a report, citing Sipri data Servicemen of the 44th Separate Mechanised Brigade of the Armed Forces of Ukraine fire a Leopard 1A5 tank during a training, amid Russia's attack on Ukraine, in …

What Tesla stockholders need to know about Nato
2 weeks, 2 days ago

What Tesla stockholders need to know about Nato

Live Mint  

It’s yet another politically divisive issue he’s weighed in on, leaving investors to learn about another thing that could impact the shares of their electric vehicle maker. Secondary goals of the alliance included halting a revival of “nationalist militarism in Europe through a strong North American presence on the continent, and encouraging European political integration," reads part of NATO’s website. …

Trump says US won't defend NATO allies if they don't pay: It's common sense
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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump says US won't defend NATO allies if they don't pay: It's common sense

India Today  

US President Donald Trump cast doubt on Thursday on his willingness to defend Washington's NATO allies, saying he would not do so if they are not paying enough for their own defense. In the Oval Office, Trump said NATO members were friends of his but questioned whether France or a "couple of others" would protect the United States in a …

Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11

Hindustan Times  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed uncertainty that NATO would come to the U.S.’s defense if the country were attacked, though the alliance did just that after Sept. 11 — the only time in its history that the defense guarantee has been invoked. Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11 Trump …

Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed uncertainty that NATO would come to the United States’ defense if the country were attacked, though the alliance did just that after Sept. 11 — the only time in its history that the defense guarantee has been invoked. Trump also suggested that the U.S. might abandon its commitments to the alliance if …

Trump Still Doesn’t Understand How NATO Works Or That It Fought On America’s Behalf
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Trump Still Doesn’t Understand How NATO Works Or That It Fought On America’s Behalf

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Thursday appeared not to know that the only time that NATO’s mutual assistance clause has ever been invoked was on behalf of the United States after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. “If the United States was in trouble, and we called them, we said we got a problem … you …

European ambassadors worried as Trump plans major NATO announcement: report
2 weeks, 5 days ago

European ambassadors worried as Trump plans major NATO announcement: report

Raw Story  

One of the key components of the NATO alliance is Article V, which calls on all NATO allies to unite and engage in a collective defense. On Thursday, NBC News reported that "three current and former senior U.S. officials and one congressional official" are saying that Trump's next goal is to impose new mandates on a key NATO component. The …

Trump’s pick as NATO ambassador says US commitment to the alliance is ‘ironclad’
3 weeks ago

Trump’s pick as NATO ambassador says US commitment to the alliance is ‘ironclad’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s pick as NATO ambassador reassured senators at his confirmation hearing on Tuesday that the Trump administration’s commitment to the military alliance was “ironclad.” The U.S. commitment has been called into question by Trump’s scathing criticism of European allies and his eagerness to build ties with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Matt Whitaker, an acting attorney general …

How to protect Nato and other alliances from Donald Trump
3 weeks, 2 days ago

How to protect Nato and other alliances from Donald Trump

Live Mint  

Last week’s Trump-Vance-Zelensky train wreck proved that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization is on increasingly shaky ground. Starting with Donald Trump’s Feb. 12 phone call with Vladimir Putin about the Ukraine war, things got worse when Mr. Trump called Volodymyr Zelensky a “dictator" and the war’s instigator. Mr. Trump’s distaste for the EU reflects European weakness and inadequate defense spending, …

Which countries are the top military spenders and where does Europe rank?
1 month, 1 week ago

Which countries are the top military spenders and where does Europe rank?

Al Jazeera  

The US, the largest military spender in the world, allocates $880bn to its defence – more than the next eight countries combined. Monday’s meeting in the French capital follows the Munich Security Conference, which ended on Sunday, where US Vice President JD Vance reiterated Trump’s stance that Europe must increase its defence spending. Global military spending hit $2.44 trillion in …

The US thinks Europe isn’t pulling weight on Nato – but how much are countries spending on defence?
1 month, 1 week ago

The US thinks Europe isn’t pulling weight on Nato – but how much are countries spending on defence?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While the majority of Nato allies were predicted to …

Pete Hegseth tears into European allies as Trump forces NATO into screeching U-turn: 'Uncle Sam will not be Uncle Sucker'
1 month, 1 week ago

Pete Hegseth tears into European allies as Trump forces NATO into screeching U-turn: 'Uncle Sam will not be Uncle Sucker'

Daily Mail  

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at NATO's headquarters in Brussels that the U.S. would not be taken for 'suckers' - and that Europe should be responsible for its own defense. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday at NATO's headquarters in Brussels that the U.S. would not be taken for 'suckers' - and that Europe should be responsible for Europe's …

NO NATO membership, NO return to pre-2014 borders and NO more relying on US: America's bombshell blow to Ukraine as Trump agrees to begin negotiations with Putin immediately
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NO NATO membership, NO return to pre-2014 borders and NO more relying on US: America's bombshell blow to Ukraine as Trump agrees to begin negotiations with Putin immediately

Daily Mail  

America will no longer front the lion's share of aid to Ukraine, the Trump administration said today in a devastating blow to Kyiv that will pile pressure on Europe to fill the void. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said that Washington will 'no longer tolerate an imbalanced relationship' with its allies, adding that 'Europe must provide the overwhelming share of future …

NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NATO allies await US defense secretary's visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth …

NATO allies await US defense secretary’s visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration
1 month, 2 weeks ago

NATO allies await US defense secretary’s visit, the first by a member of the Trump administration

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will on Wednesday become the first member of the new Trump administration to visit NATO, where the allies are keen to understand how America now plans to influence the course of the war in Ukraine. Most U.S. allies fear that Russian President Vladimir Putin will not stop at Ukraine’s borders if he wins, …

Eyeing Trump and Putin, EU, UK, NATO leaders talk defense
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Eyeing Trump and Putin, EU, UK, NATO leaders talk defense

Raw Story  

by Max DELANY EU leaders huddle Monday with Britain's prime minister and the head of NATO to discuss efforts to boost Europe's defenses faced with an aggressive Russia -- as Donald Trump demands America's allies spend much more. The gathering in Brussels is billed as a "triple first": the first time the European Union's 27 leaders meet since the U.S. …

NATO chief says European defence without US ‘will not work’
1 month, 3 weeks ago

NATO chief says European defence without US ‘will not work’

Al Jazeera  

Mark Rutte says trade tensions under Trump will not affect NATO’s deterrence, stressing unity in military alliance. NATO chief Mark Rutte says tensions between Europe and the United States over trade issues under President Donald Trump will not affect the alliance’s collective deterrence. NATO’s secretary-general said a European defence strategy without Washington would be a “silly thought”. While Rutte said …

Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. Is It Enough?
2 months ago

Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. Is It Enough?

New York Times  

Europe Is Pouring Money Into Defense. for European NATO members Denmark 1995 2022 Germany Finland France Portugal Lithuania Norway Spain Slovenia Belgium Netherlands Sweden Slovakia Italy Lithuania Czech Rep. Poland Estonia Greece Bulgaria Romania Latvia Hungary 40% of G.D.P. 50% 60% Denmark 1995 2022 Germany Finland France Portugal Lithuania Norway Spain Slovenia Belgium Netherlands Sweden Slovakia Italy Lithuania Czech Rep. …

Even as Trump bashes Nato, most members spend over 2% on defence — some more than US
2 months ago

Even as Trump bashes Nato, most members spend over 2% on defence — some more than US

Firstpost  

Even as US President Donald Trump continues to trash Nato, most members are spending more than 2% of their economy on defence and some of them are spending even more than the United States US President Donald J Trump is shown on screens as he addresses via remote connection a plenary session in the Congress Hall, during the 55th annual …

Donald Trump urges NATO nations to increase defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP
2 months ago

Donald Trump urges NATO nations to increase defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP

India TV News  

Davos: US President Donald Trump, speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Thursday, called for NATO nations to increase their defense spending to 5 percent of GDP, emphasizing that the United States has been shouldering an unfair burden in global defense spending, particularly in the Ukraine war. Trump also highlighted the disparity in financial contributions, noting that the …

EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself ‘to survive,’ says Tusk
2 months ago

EU needs to end its military dependency on the US and arm itself ‘to survive,’ says Tusk

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The European Union cannot rely on the United States to defend it and must increase military spending and security preparedness to help Ukraine and deter Russia from targeting any more of its neighbors, top EU officials warned on Wednesday. Ask yourselves what we can do for our own security,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, whose country holds the …

EU needs to end its military dependency on U.S. and arm itself ‘to survive,’ Polish prime minister says
2 months ago

EU needs to end its military dependency on U.S. and arm itself ‘to survive,’ Polish prime minister says

LA Times  

The European Union cannot rely on the United States to defend it and must increase military spending and security preparedness to help Ukraine and deter Russia from targeting any more of its neighbors, top EU officials warned on Wednesday. Ask yourselves what we can do for our own security,” Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, whose country holds the EU presidency, …

European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump’s military spending target won’t be easy
2 months, 1 week ago

European defense heavyweights say meeting Trump’s military spending target won’t be easy

Associated Press  

WARSAW, Poland — The defense ministers of Europe’s five top military spenders said Monday they want to continue increasing their investments in defense but described meeting President-elect Donald Trump’s challenge for them to raise spending to 5% of their overall economic output as complicated. The defense leaders also addressed questions of military spending after Trump recently called for NATO allies …

Why Poland backs Trump on raising Nato spending to 5% of GDP
2 months, 1 week ago

Why Poland backs Trump on raising Nato spending to 5% of GDP

Firstpost  

Polish Defence Minister Kosiniak-Kamysz said it “will take another decade” to reach Trump’s proposed goal, but that the president-elect “should not be criticised for setting a really ambitious target because otherwise there will be some countries that will continue to debate whether more spending is really needed.” Poland is supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s appeal for Nato countries to allocate 5 …

By effectively threatening to invade a Nato nation – and steal it – Trump has done Europe a favour
2 months, 2 weeks ago

By effectively threatening to invade a Nato nation – and steal it – Trump has done Europe a favour

The Independent  

Europe’s leaders are peeping through their fingers, hiding behind the sofa and whimpering with “incomprehension” after a real-world Dr Strangelove hinted that he might invade an ally once he’s in the White House. Scholz said: “The principle of the inviolability of borders applies to every country, regardless of whether it lies to the east of us or the west, and …

UK foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

UK foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO

Associated Press  

LONDON — Europe’s security “is on a knife-edge” and President-elect Donald Trump is right to say NATO member nations must increase military spending, Britain’s top diplomat said Thursday. Foreign Secretary David Lammy said that “the post-Cold War peace is well and truly over.” “Donald Trump and JD Vance are simply right when they say that Europe needs to do more …

Trump’s NATO vision spells trouble for the alliance
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s NATO vision spells trouble for the alliance

Live Mint  

President-elect Donald Trump’s latest demands of America’s NATO partners—that they cede territory to the U.S. and spend more on defense than Washington itself does—risk undermining allies’ confidence and potentially emboldening adversaries. Low defense spending by Canada and European members of NATO has long angered Trump, who during his first term threatened to withdraw from the alliance if outlays didn’t increase. …

U.K. foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO
2 months, 2 weeks ago

U.K. foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO

LA Times  

Britain’s Foreign Secretary David Lammy delivers a speech on the government plans for new sanctions that will target the finances of people-smuggling networks as part of efforts to stop migrants crossing the English Channel, in London, Thursday. Europe’s security “is on a knife edge” and President-elect Donald Trump is right to say NATO member nations must increase military spending, Britain’s …

Trump says NATO members should raise defense spending to 5% of GDP
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump says NATO members should raise defense spending to 5% of GDP

Raw Story  

Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed NATO members to boost their defense spending to five percent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are underpaying for US protection. The transatlantic alliance's 32 countries in 2023 set a minimum level for defense spending of two percent of gross domestic product, and Russia's war in Ukraine has jolted NATO to strengthen its …

Nato members should raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, says Trump
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Nato members should raise defence spending to 5% of GDP, says Trump

Firstpost  

Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed Nato members to boost their defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are underpaying for US protection Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed Nato members to boost their defence spending to 5 per cent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are underpaying for US protection. Why are …

Nato cannot defend Europe from Russia without the US, warns alliance’s frontline leaders
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3 months ago

Nato cannot defend Europe from Russia without the US, warns alliance’s frontline leaders

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Nato is “not ready” to …

NATO takes over Ukraine aid coordination as Trump’s return stirs concerns over US support
3 months, 1 week ago

NATO takes over Ukraine aid coordination as Trump’s return stirs concerns over US support

Firstpost  

Trump, who will take office in January, has said wants to end the war in Ukraine swiftly but not how he aims to do so. Trump threatened to quit NATO during his first term as president and demanded allies must spend 3% of national GDP on their militaries, compared with NATO’s target of 2%. Image- Reuters In a move widely …

Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests
3 months, 1 week ago

Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests

Live Mint  

- Europe “will spend more” on defence, the head of Nato has suggested, after he warned that “it is time to shift to a wartime mindset”. Mark Rutte, the organisation’s secretary general, told the BBC that US president-elect Donald Trump was “right” that there should be more spending on defence. Speaking to the BBC on Thursday, Mr Rutte said: “My …

Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests
3 months, 1 week ago

Europe ‘will spend more’ on defence, Nato head suggests

Live Mint  

- Europe “will spend more” on defence, the head of Nato has suggested, after he warned that “it is time to shift to a wartime mindset”. Mark Rutte, the organisation’s secretary general, told the BBC that US president-elect Donald Trump was “right” that there should be more spending on defence. Speaking to the BBC on Thursday, Mr Rutte said: “My …

‘Shift to wartime mindset’: Nato chief calls for budget boost as Putin eyes ‘long-term confrontation'
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3 months, 1 week ago

‘Shift to wartime mindset’: Nato chief calls for budget boost as Putin eyes ‘long-term confrontation'

Firstpost  

European members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation are holding meetings to pitch an increase in the bloc’s target to 3 per cent at its annual summit next June North Atlantic Treaty Organisation chief Mark Rutte has called for raising defence budget by respective member nations. Rutte has said that the alliance’s defence spending needs to be much bigger than …

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia

CNN  

Brussels, Belgium Reuters — NATO head Mark Rutte warned the US-led transatlantic alliance on Thursday that it was not ready for the threats it would face from Russia in the coming years and called for a shift to a wartime mindset - with much higher defense spending. Rutte said future spending would have to be much higher than the current …

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia
Top News
3 months, 1 week ago

NATO boss calls for much higher defense spending to counter Russia

CNN  

Brussels, Belgium Reuters — NATO head Mark Rutte warned the US-led transatlantic alliance on Thursday that it was not ready for the threats it would face from Russia in the coming years and called for a shift to a wartime mindset - with much higher defense spending. Rutte said future spending would have to be much higher than the current …

NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte warned on Thursday that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to “wipe Ukraine off the map” and could come after other parts of Europe next, as he urged Europeans to press their governments to ramp up defense spending. Rutte noted that defense spending has risen sharply in Europe, with 23 allies expected to reach …

NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine
3 months, 2 weeks ago

NATO chief warns that Putin wants long-term confrontation with Europe after Ukraine

LA Times  

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte says Russia’s president wants to “wipe Ukraine off the map” and could come after other parts of Europe next. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin wants to “wipe Ukraine off the map” and could come after other parts of Europe next, as he urged Europeans to press their governments …

Trump says will 'absolutely' consider pulling US out of Nato if...
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump says will 'absolutely' consider pulling US out of Nato if...

Firstpost  

Trump’s reference to fairness pertains to the commitment made by Nato members to allocate at least 2 per cent of their Gross Domestic Product to defence spending US President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to pull US out of Nato often. Nato members’ defence spending under scanner Trump’s reference to fairness pertains to the commitment made by Nato members to allocate …

NATO helping US maintain its hegemony
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO helping US maintain its hegemony

China Daily  

As Ukraine presses for NATO membership to secure its future, the alliance faces deeper questions about its direction and unity. In its Washington Summit Declaration in July, NATO said that it would continue to support Ukraine on "its irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership", that China poses a challenge to "NATO's interests, security and values", and that …

NATO helping US maintain its hegemony
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO helping US maintain its hegemony

China Daily  

As Ukraine presses for NATO membership to secure its future, the alliance faces deeper questions about its direction and unity. In its Washington Summit Declaration in July, NATO said that it would continue to support Ukraine on "its irreversible path to full Euro-Atlantic integration, including NATO membership", that China poses a challenge to "NATO's interests, security and values", and that …

David Lammy urges EU allies to bolster defence spending ahead of Trump return
3 months, 3 weeks ago

David Lammy urges EU allies to bolster defence spending ahead of Trump return

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy David Lammy urged European Nato members to ramp up defence spending …

NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White House
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White House

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte led a fresh push Wednesday for European countries to ramp up defense spending, a budget shortfall that President-elect Donald Trump used to berate U.S. allies during his first term in office, severely damaging trust. After Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula a decade ago, NATO leaders agreed to halt the defense cuts that began when …

NATO chief urges increased defence spending as Trump presidency looms
3 months, 3 weeks ago

NATO chief urges increased defence spending as Trump presidency looms

Al Jazeera  

Mark Rutte says to maintain current level of deterrence, 2 percent of GDP spending is not sufficient. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has urged members of the alliance to ramp up defence spending as countries brace for renewed pressure from United States President-elect Donald Trump. After Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean Peninsula a decade ago, NATO leaders agreed to halt the defence …

Trump’s right about demanding equal contribution from NATO allies
4 months, 1 week ago

Trump’s right about demanding equal contribution from NATO allies

Firstpost  

Equal pooling of resources by NATO members in protecting a member that spends less than two per cent of GDP on defence is unfair As NATO’s 12 founding members inked the pact in Washington, D.C. on April 4, 1949, then-US President Harry S Truman said, “On this historic occasion … we are about to do here is a neighbourly act. …

Europe braces for a ‘swift and brutal transition’ to the world of Trump
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Europe braces for a ‘swift and brutal transition’ to the world of Trump

Al Jazeera  

Experts tell Al Jazeera to expect pressure to buy more US weapons, a trade dispute, and possibly a trade war. ‘It’s not going to be an instant wake-up call’ “Strategic autonomy will be hobbled by domestic conditions in France and Germany,” said Dimitar Bechev, director of the Dahrendorf Programme on Europe in a Changing World at the European Studies Centre …

Trump's Euro Allies Are Defenseless Against MAGA
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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trump's Euro Allies Are Defenseless Against MAGA

Bloomberg  

The congratulations from European leaders to US President-elect Donald Trump are flowing like champagne, which is incidentally how Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban planned to celebrate. Over in France, America’s oldest ally, the mood is conflicted: President Emmanuel Macron’s English tweet offering to “work together” with Trump was followed up by a French-language tweet stridently promising a stronger, more united …

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