NATO
The mirage of an 'Islamic NATO': The Muslim world’s military unity is a political myth - opinion
The Muslim is moving toward a more fragmented, interest-driven and multipolar order in which national calculations consistently override religious solidarity
Despite hostility toward Israel, NATO armies are examining a dramatic defense tech upgrade
As Europe rearms, Turkey pushes for deeper integration into Western defense markets - analysis
Drone detonates near oil terminal in Romanian Black Sea port of Constanta
Putin’s peace rhetoric clashes with Russia’s battlefield actions in Ukraine - analysis
“That is not negotiation,” Smart said. “It is surrender language packaged as diplomacy.”
Are there any winners in unfinished Iran war? - analysis
Explosions, US self-defense strikes, and renewed clashes near the Strait of Hormuz show how unresolved maritime leverage, Gulf vulnerability, and political deadlock could push the conflict further.
Will Trump pausing effort to open Strait bring an Iran deal? - analysis
The pause in the US plan to enable the movement of ships through the Strait illustrates just how complex a task this has become.
NATO's Rutte: Europeans are ensuring agreements with US on military bases are implemented
Rutte also said "more and more" European nations were pre-positioning assets such as minehunters and minesweepers close to the Gulf to be ready for a "next phase".
As NATO strains deepen, Finland faces a new security dilemma - opinion
Finland joined NATO with the expectation that breaking with its traditional long-standing policy line would grant it a US and European security umbrella. But this framework has not yet been tested.
Germany urges stronger European defense after US announces troop drawdown
German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the withdrawal should spur Europeans to strengthen their own defenses, adding, "Germany is on the right track" by expanding its armed forces.
US withdrawing 5,000 troops from Germany, US officials say
The Pentagon said the withdrawal was expected to be completed over the next six to 12 months. Germany is home to some 35,000 active-duty US military personnel, more than anywhere else in Europe.
Iran would use a nuclear weapon if it acquired one, Trump says
Trump told Newsmax that while Iran's military is heavily damaged, only a guarantee against nuclear development will secure a lasting peace, calling for stronger global action.
CENTCOM prepares for renewed strikes in Iran, IDF strikes Hezbollah in southern Lebanon
UAE places travel ban Iran • UK raises terror threat level to severe • Netanyahu pushes for new deadline on Lebanon talks.
US reviewing potential reduction of troops in Germany, says Trump
Trump's post came hours after Germany's top general met with US defense officials to discuss the country's first military strategy outside of NATO since World War II.
