Policy
NATO’s Largest Exercise in Years Will Test Alliance’s Core Ability
Held in and around Norway, Trident Juncture will test the bloc’s ability to come to the rescue of a treaty ally as tensions rise between Russia and the West.
Ideas
Trump Asks, 'I Mean, What's an Ally?'
In the president's world, there is no higher question than “who’s getting paid?”
Ideas
How Russia’s Sub-Launched Missiles Threaten NATO’s Wartime Strategy
NATO used to worry that Soviet subs would decimate supply convoys and carrier battle groups. Now Russia can simply wreck ports from afar.
Ideas
Ep. 23: Chuck Hagel on Trump, NATO, the future and more; Plus reax from Rosa Brooks and Mara Karlin.
Welcome to our podcast about the news, strategy, tech, and business trends defining the future of national security.
Policy
On the Campaign Trail for NATO, With Secretary General Stoltenberg
The former Norwegian prime minister tells Defense One that dissent is good, questions are welcome, and they’re making the alliance stronger than ever.
Ideas
Sweden’s Raging Forest Fires Show the Value of Allies
As wildfires raged through the country’s northern reaches, EU allies dispatched hundreds of firefighters and scores of trucks and aircraft.
Ideas
Trump's Worst Blow To NATO Came at Home
After threatening to withdraw from the alliance, the president is now simply, and devastatingly, suggesting the U.S. won't come to its allies' aid.
Ideas
NATO Already Vastly Outspends Russia. Its Problems Are Not About Money.
The alliance’s security issues can’t be fixed by a traditional military buildup.
Ideas
The Self-Inflicted Demise of American Power
The effect of Trump’s foreign-policy doctrine can be summed up as “Make America Weak Again.”
Business
At UK Air Show, CEOs and Military Leaders Talk Trump, Tariffs, and Allies
Two very different scenes played out in Europe in the days leading up to this week’s Farnborough Air Show.
Threats
Trump Won’t Pull US Troops From Afghanistan, Says Afghan President
At NATO Summit, President Ashraf Ghani said Trump gave his full support to coalition leaders and believes he convinced the U.S. president to stay.
Ideas
Cancel Turkey’s F-35s — and Maybe Its NATO Membership As Well
Sending America’s most advanced fighters to Ankara will do greater harm than good to U.S. interests — and that should give its allies pause.
Ideas
The Coming Split in NATO
Trump wants our European allies to build their military strength. What will it look like if they do?
Ideas
Trump vs. NATO: It's Not Just About the Money
The president’s emphasis on spending obscures a much deeper skepticism of alliances.
Policy
‘I Believe in NATO’ Says Trump at Summit, Allaying Morning Fears of Pullout
To some surprise, the president gave his strongest backing for NATO yet, minutes after leaving an emergency meeting of alliance leaders to address his threats on spending levels.
Policy
Donald Trump Didn’t Kill NATO, But…
Trump was on relatively good behavior, but NATO leaders acted more like salesmen than statesmen, defending the very existence of the alliance that protected the West for 70 years.
Ideas
NATO Doesn’t Need 4% Defense Spending
Trump's new call for allies to spend 4 percent of their GDPs on defense makes no sense. Even America shouldn't do that.
Ideas