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Everything You Need To Know About NATO
Here’s a guide to the Cold-War alliance that’s under pressure as it transforms itself for 21st century challenges.
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Why Turkey Chose, and Then Rejected, a Chinese Air-Defense Missile
Ankara's decisions say a lot about what Turkey wants from the U.S. and NATO, if only the West will listen.
Threats
Obama Taps New General to Lead Afghan War
Lt. Gen. John Nicholson, an Army Ranger, will become the latest officer to lead the 14-year-old war.
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Fighting While Friending: The Grey War Advantage of ISIS, Russia, and China
Can democracies compete 'where powers can be fighting each other with one hand and shaking hands with the other?'
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Montenegro Will Join NATO — and That Matters
The move shows NATO and Montenegro are denying Russia a veto while progressing towards greater stability in the Balkans.
Threats
Poland's New Government Raided a NATO Intel Facility in the Dark of Night
'We are quickly losing our credibility,' said Tomasz Siemioniak, political opposition member and the country's former minister of defense.
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How Corruption Undermines NATO Operations
Members and partners must do better at spotting and stopping corruption in the field.
Threats
No Apologies from Turkey for Shooting Down Russian Jet
In remarks at NATO headquarters, Ankara's prime minister said its Army ‘did its job’ last week, and invited Moscow to talk.
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UK Beefs Up Its Defenses for a More Secure World
The new British version of the QDR is out, promising ‘smart and strategic’ investments in the UK armed forces.
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With Putin on the March, US Must Bulk Up Its European Forces
Over-the-horizon deterrence will simply not work—either to fend off Russia or reassure NATO allies.
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Forget NATO; France Taps the EU in Its Fight Against ISIS
France could have triggered NATO's Article 5. Here's why Paris chose the EU's mutual defense clause instead.
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Time for a US Maritime Security Strategy for Europe
Congress should require DOD to develop one along the lines of the recent Asia Pacific Maritime Security Strategy.
Threats
US Airstrikes, Afghan Forces Fail to Reclaim Kunduz
Afghan troops and civilians fled to the airport as the city was captured by the Taliban on Monday.
Business
As Tensions Rise in the East, Europe’s Militaries Shop For Heavier Weapons
At London’s giant DSEI arms show, the talk is of Russia, ISIS, and hybrid war.
Science & Tech
Dutch Air Force Chief Slams US Army Helicopter Plan
Lt. Gen. Alexander Schnitger said the two designs being evaluated by the US Army could fall far short of actual wartime needs.
Threats
NATO Caught ‘Surprised’ By Russia’s Move Into Syria
Intelligence chief says the alliance members can’t even agree whether Moscow or ISIS is the greater threat — and there’s not enough ISR to go around.
Business
Now NATO’s Prepping for Hybrid War
Like the US, the alliance as a whole is readying forces for a full range of combat scenarios — and planning a historically complex exercise.
Threats
Mullah Omar’s Death Could Be a Nightmare for Afghanistan and NATO
Who is left among the Taliban leadership to conduct peace talks?
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UK Steps Up Defense Posture, Spending Ahead of Review
British armed forces are stepping up their response, and future presence, against threats from Russia to terrorism.
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