Threats
Diplomacy Is ‘No Longer Sufficient’ To Prevent Russian Escalation, Lithuanian Defense Chief Says
The U.S. should act now to punish Russia and help Ukraine, not wait for a full-scale invasion, Arvydas Anusauskas said.
Threats
Biden to Phone Putin, Lay Out the Economic Consequences of Invading Ukraine
The president has been talking with European allies to craft a united sanctions plan to deliver “significant, severe harm,” a senior administration official said.
Ideas
Energize NATO’s Response to Russia’s Threats Against Ukraine
Signal new efforts to thwart a controversial Russian energy pipeline.
Ideas
Belarus Is Laying Tinder for a War. How Will NATO Respond?
The weaponization of migrants shows how gray-zone tactics flummox an alliance set up to deal with conventional or nuclear attacks.
Policy
30 State Department Nominees, Including NATO Ambassador, Advance To Full Senate
Just two Biden ambassadors have been confirmed so far.
Ideas
It’s Time for Rapprochement Between Turkey and the United States
Recent events from Afghanistan to Africa require us to revisit the entire transatlantic partnership—together.
Policy
Is This the Next US Military Base in Europe?
Lithuania built Camp Herkus to woo a permanent contingent of American troops. But the Biden administration is far from convinced.
Ideas
Biden’s Best Chance to Get Back on Course with Europe
The president should send his best team to NATO and EU talks, find common ground on China, and repair the damage done by the AUKUS submarine deal.
Threats
US Afghanistan Withdrawal Becomes Ammo For Disinformation Attacks
Adversaries are trying to make Lithuania doubt America’s commitment to its NATO partner.
Ideas
Italy’s Carabinieri Were the Perfect Force for the Kabul Evacuation
The soldier-policemen of this hybrid outfit went outside the wire to bring thousands to safety.
Policy
‘Cannot Ensure Safe Passage’: US Tells Americans in Kabul to Get to Airport On Their Own
Biden says U.S. forces may have to stay past Aug. 31 to help evacuate stranded personnel.
Threats
‘There Is No Afghan Government’: NATO Stops Aid To Afghanistan As Taliban Take Over
Stoltenberg says aid could resume to an “inclusive government." And at the White House: “We will have to take a hard look at how we proceed on any basis at all.”
Policy
Foreign Governments Scramble To Leave Afghanistan Amid Violence and Chaos
"It’s sad that the West has done what it’s done," says UK defense secretary as NATO, UN, G7 react to Taliban takeover.
Policy
Biden Goes After China’s Cyber Attackers
U.S. and allies blame China’s government, announce new measures to fight a massive cyber criminal ring akin to Russia’s, but threaten no sanctions yet.
Ideas
What the Afghanistan Withdrawal Means for Georgia’s NATO Dreams
The Caucasian nation is losing one of its best ways to demonstrate that it belongs in the Western alliance.
Ideas
NATO Must Shore Up Control of a Key Maritime Chokepoint
Independence movements along the GIUK Gap could leave the alliance short of key bases and influence.
Ideas
When Does a ‘Cyber Attack’ Demand Retaliation? NATO Broadens Its View
A set of “malicious cumulative cyber activities” may now amount to an armed attack.
Ideas
Putin Suddenly Looks Very Small
With Trump out of office, the Russian leader has nobody else. Biden has NATO, the G-7, and the upper hand.
Policy