Threats

Russia's Secret Weapon Against the West

Russia has an advantage it can use against the West -- and it's not oil, gas or nukes. By Jason Karaian

Threats

Russia Says NATO Is Breaking Its Word on Missile Defense

How one U.S. Navy destroyer is making Russia very nervous. By Global Security Newswire

Threats

5 Photos That Show Russia’s Buildup Along Ukraine Border

And it’s more than enough to have NATO officials worried. By Marina Koren

Policy

NATO Won’t Rule Out Sending U.S. Troops to Eastern Europe

The alliance’s top military commander says the U.S. is considering sending American troops to Eastern Europe to reassure allies. By Ben Watson

Ideas

Full Text of Obama's 'Contest of Ideas' Speech on Russia

In a historic speech directed at Russia, President Obama says basic principles of world order believed settled in the last century are again at stake in Ukraine.

Ideas

Wake Up NATO, You’re No Deterrent to Russia

If NATO couldn’t finish the job against Libya, why would anyone think it’s ready for Russia? By Philip Seib

Threats

Report: Delays in Missile Defense for Poland, Romania

After Russia’s move in Crimea, a new report says the antimissile capabilities, meant to protect Europe from an attack by Iran, are behind schedule. By Rachel Oswald

Science & Tech

Weekend Cyberattacks Target NATO, U.S. Military Commands

Russian group hits several NATO websites on eve of Crimea vote, but U.S. military denies Syrian hacktivists breached CENTCOM, PACOM, others. By Patrick Tucker

Policy

After Crimea, Sweden Flirts With Joining NATO

Swedish officials are worried that Russia could try to seize a strategically located Swedish island in the Baltic Sea. By Matt Ford

Threats

NATO Expands Recon Flights in Eastern Europe

NATO is adding flights over Poland and Romania in the latest response to Russian efforts in Ukraine. By Global Security Newswire

Threats

NATO to Russia: We Don't Want Your Help With Syria's Chemical Weapons

The latest casualty on the Russia-Ukraine front is a planned NATO collaboration with Moscow to protect a Mediterranean-bound chemical weapons-destroying U.S. vessel. By Global Security Newswire

Ideas

Moving U.S.-German Relations Past the NSA Headlines

Despite recent headlines about Snowden and spying, U.S.-German interests remain in lockstep from Afghanistan to Syria, Iran and now the Ukraine. By Tara Sonenshine

Threats

NATO Chief Tweets Ukraine Military In a Plea for Peace

NATO’s Gen. Breedlove uses Facebook and Twitter to beg new Ukraine military leaders for peace, after President Obama issues warning. By Kevin Baron

Ideas

Let NATO Keep the Peace in Palestine

Washington should embrace Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas’ proposal for American-led NATO peacekeepers. By John Deni

Threats

Russia Deploys Nuclear-Capable Missiles to NATO Border

Moscow has long warned that it would respond to a plan to put American interceptor missiles in Poland. By Global Security Newswire

Business

Pentagon Outlines Stronger Military Presence in the Arctic

Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel said the Pentagon’s new Arctic Strategy will significantly increase U.S. military resources and attention to the polar region. By Kevin Baron

Threats

Have U.S. Troops Overstayed Their Welcome in Afghanistan?

Afghan President Hamid Karzai has hosted U.S. troops for more than a decade, but now his hospitality is running out, putting a post-2014 deal at risk. By Stephanie Gaskell

Threats

U.S. Keeps Patriot Missiles in Turkey Aimed at Syria

Hagel informed Turkey's foreign minister of the U.S. decision, while the Netherlands and Germany have yet to follow the Pentagon's lead. By Global Security Newswire

Ideas

Is China Building a Trojan Horse into NATO Through Turkey?

Why is Turkey is buying China’s anti-missile system when it already has NATO’s Patriot system? Here’s why Ankara should beware Chinese defense corporations bearing gifts. By Aki Peritz & Mieke Eoyang

Threats

Russia Ready to 'Compromise' on NATO Shield

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov says he's open to talks as Pentagon's Under Secretary for Policy Jim Miller breaks ground on Romania's future Aegis missile site. By Global Security Newswire