Jul 11 What is the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)? By Jonathan Masters, Council on Foreign Relations NATO is girding up for what some believe is a new Cold War with Russia, but President Donald Trump’s criticism of longtime allies has unsettled the 29-member bloc. The Council on Foreign Relations explains in this backgrounder. Continue reading
Jul 11 At NATO, Trump says Germany is ‘totally controlled by Russia’ By Yamiche Alcindor President Trump kicked off his visit to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit here Wednesday with fiery words for members states of the military alliance and a direct attack on Germany for a Russian energy pipeline project the country’s companies… Continue reading
Jul 10 Watch 3:49 News Wrap: ‘NATO has not treated us fairly,’ Trump says en route to summit In our news wrap Tuesday, President Trump again criticized the NATO alliance and the European Union over defense spending and trade policies as he headed to a summit in Brussels. Also, the ordeal of a Thai boys' soccer team is… Continue watching
Jul 10 Trump kicks off Europe trip with criticism for NATO allies, prediction of an ‘easy meeting’ with Putin By Jill Colvin, Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press As he departed the White House for a four-nation European tour, Trump did little to reassure allies fretting over the risk of damage he could do to the 69-year-old trans-Atlantic mutual defense pact and his potential embrace of Putin during… Continue reading
Jul 09 Watch 7:32 As Trump slams NATO, ambassador says Europeans are ‘stepping up’ on funding By Judy Woodruff, Larisa Epatko Ahead of his meetings with leaders of NATO nations this week, President Donald Trump again blasted the other countries for not paying their share. But they are “stepping up,” even if they haven’t yet reached their target contribution to the… Continue watching
Jul 03 NATO allies defend military spending amid Trump criticism By Lorne Cook, Jan M. Olsen, Associated Press BRUSSELS — NATO allies are pushing back against U.S. criticism that they are not spending enough on defense, as President Donald Trump ratchets up pressure ahead of a summit next week. Continue reading
Jun 08 U.S. says it will intensify counter-IS fight in Afghanistan By Robert Burns, Associated Press The Afghan government's unilateral halt to attacks on the Taliban is giving U.S. counterterrorism forces a chance to intensify combat operations against Islamic State-affiliated extremists in eastern Afghanistan. Continue reading
May 17 WATCH: Trump pleased by NATO allies’ defense spending By Associated Press President Donald Trump is pointing to his work to push NATO countries to increase their defense spending as he meets at the White House with the NATO leader. Continue reading
May 13 Watch 25:00 PBS NewsHour Weekend full episode May 13, 2018 By PBS News Hour On this edition for Sunday, May 13, the U.S. tries to get European allies to exit the Iran deal, and how a mentoring program in Indiana connects children of incarcerated parents with support. Also, what is the significance of the… Continue watching
May 11 Trump to host NATO Secretary-General By Associated Press The White House said Friday that Stoltenberg will visit on May 17. Continue reading