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NATO's falling behind in the race to build icebreakers, critical tools for a war in the Arctic

NATO's falling behind in the race to build icebreakers, critical tools for a war in the Arctic

Jake Epstein, Business Insider

A top Norwegian military official identified icebreakers as one of the capability gaps that exist between NATO and Russia and China.

ArcticNATORussiaChina

Feb 25, 2026, 11:02 AM

Ukraine team heads for Geneva talks as Moscow, Kyiv build military pressure

Ukraine team heads for Geneva talks as Moscow, Kyiv build military pressure

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Representatives of Ukraine, Russia and US to meet for third round of trilateral negotiations to end the four-year war.

Foreign Policy & InternationalUkraineNATORussia

Feb 16, 2026, 11:34 AM

From umbrella to uncertainty: Europe and Canada's nuclear deterrence anxiety

From umbrella to uncertainty: Europe and Canada's nuclear deterrence anxiety

CBC News

European allies are quietly exploring closer nuclear deterrence ties with France amid growing anxiety about the long-term reliability of U.S. security guarantees. Germany and Poland have acknowledged early-stage talks with Paris, while French President Emmanu…

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATOEurope

Feb 14, 2026, 9:00 AM

Merz, Macron to address Munich Security Conference amid disputes with US

Merz, Macron to address Munich Security Conference amid disputes with US

Mariamne Everett, Al Jazeera English

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will also address the conference.

Foreign Policy & InternationalRussiaNATOEurope

Feb 13, 2026, 12:53 PM

U.S. allies at NATO focus on Europe as the Trump administration steps back

U.S. allies at NATO focus on Europe as the Trump administration steps back

LORNE COOK Associated Press, Abcnews.com

European allies at NATO are putting on a brave face as the United States steps back from its leadership role at the alliance

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATO

Feb 12, 2026, 12:14 PM

Canada, France to open consulates in Greenland amid ongoing US threats

Canada, France to open consulates in Greenland amid ongoing US threats

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Move comes as Trump insists on securing the semi-autonomous island belonging to Denmark, citing security concerns.

Foreign Policy & InternationalGreenland Acquisition EffortsNATO

Feb 6, 2026, 1:13 PM

Russia renews attacks on frozen Ukrainian cities

Russia renews attacks on frozen Ukrainian cities

Al Jazeera, Al Jazeera English

Hundreds of drones and missiles struck Kyiv and Kharkiv overnight, leaving thousands of homes without heat.

RussiaForeign Policy & InternationalUkraineNATOMilitary

Feb 3, 2026, 8:29 AM

Expert Explains: How Trump’s America First approach is fracturing transatlantic unity

Expert Explains: How Trump’s America First approach is fracturing transatlantic unity

Manjeev Singh Puri, The Indian Express

Eight years since his first term, President Trump has forced NATO members to increase their military spending, while also presenting the possibility that the US may not be there to secure their backs against Russia

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATORussia

Jan 31, 2026, 8:52 AM

Norway parliament approves $2 billion artillery plan

Norway parliament approves $2 billion artillery plan

Reuters, Yahoo Entertainment

OSLO, Jan 27 () - Norway's parliament on Tuesday approved a $2 billion procurement plan for long-range artillery to boost the NATO country's ​deterrence...

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATORussiaDefense Contractor Reform

Jan 27, 2026, 2:14 PM

NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help

NATO chief wishes 'good luck' to those who think Europe can defend itself without US help

The Associated Press, NPR

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte insisted Monday that Europe is incapable of defending itself without U.S. military support and would have to more than double current military spending targets to be able to do so.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATO

Jan 27, 2026, 6:32 AM

'Awful, despicable': Canadian veterans slam Trump's comments about NATO troops

'Awful, despicable': Canadian veterans slam Trump's comments about NATO troops

CBC News

Canadian veterans of the war in Afghanistan were outraged over comments by U.S. President Donald Trump, who minimized the contributions of NATO forces, claiming they stayed away from the front lines.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATODonald Trump

Jan 24, 2026, 2:05 AM

Trump remarks about Nato troops in Afghanistan are 'insulting', says Starmer

Trump remarks about Nato troops in Afghanistan are 'insulting', says Starmer

BBC News

The US president's comments have sparked outrage among UK veterans and politicians.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATO

Jan 23, 2026, 5:42 PM

'Pain, betrayal, sadness': Danish veterans describe shock of Trump admin rhetoric

'Pain, betrayal, sadness': Danish veterans describe shock of Trump admin rhetoric

Barbara Sprunt, NPR

Danish veterans say the rhetoric from the Trump administration has been painful. They describe feeling betrayed and abandoned by an ally after standing shoulder to shoulder with American soldiers.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATOEurope

Jan 23, 2026, 10:00 AM

Trump sparks anger over claim Nato troops avoided Afghanistan front line

Trump sparks anger over claim Nato troops avoided Afghanistan front line

BBC News

The US president said allied troops had "stayed a little back" during the war in Afghanistan.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATO

Jan 22, 2026, 10:21 PM

Trump claims Nato troops ‘stayed a little off the frontlines’ in Afghanistan

Trump claims Nato troops ‘stayed a little off the frontlines’ in Afghanistan

Leyland Cecco in Toronto, Yahoo Entertainment

President again disparages allies and tells Fox News he is ‘not sure’ Nato would come to US’s defence

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATO

Jan 22, 2026, 6:50 PM

Why is Germany trying to build ‘Europe’s strongest conventional army’?

Why is Germany trying to build ‘Europe’s strongest conventional army’?

John T Psaropoulos, Al Jazeera English

Germans say they want a powerful military and EU nuclear deterrent to replace US hegemony, discomfiting Russia.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATOEuropeMilitary

Jan 19, 2026, 8:56 AM

16 rumors about NATO that we've examined

16 rumors about NATO that we've examined

Anna Rascouët-Paz, Snopes.com

As Trump calls for a U.S. takeover of Greenland, NATO's future hangs in the balance. Here are 15 claims about the security alliance.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATOGreenland Acquisition Efforts

Jan 18, 2026, 7:00 PM

European troops deploy to Greenland as Trump's annexation threats intensify

Ellsworth Toohey, Boing Boing

France, Germany, Norway, and Sweden are sending troops to Greenland, with approximately 15 French mountain infantry soldiers already in Nuuk and a 13-person German reconnaissance team deploying Thursday, reports NPR. Denmark is also ramping up its own militar…

Greenland Acquisition EffortsForeign Policy & InternationalNATOSecurity & Intelligence

Jan 16, 2026, 7:04 PM

Troops and vessels from European Nato allies arrive in Greenland

Troops and vessels from European Nato allies arrive in Greenland

BBC News

The limited deployment involves Germany, France, Sweden, Norway, Finland, the Netherlands and the UK.

NATOGreenland Acquisition Efforts

Jan 15, 2026, 9:41 PM

German Foreign Minister Wadephul says there is more consensus than disagreement with the US

German Foreign Minister Wadephul says there is more consensus than disagreement with the US

By Alexander Ratz, Yahoo Entertainment

By Alexander Ratz WASHINGTON, Jan 13 (Reuters) - German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul said on Tuesday that there is more consensus than disagreement with ...

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATO

Jan 13, 2026, 10:14 PM

NATO should launch operation to boost security in Arctic, Belgian minister says

NATO should launch operation to boost security in Arctic, Belgian minister says

Internazionale, Internazionale.it

By Lili BayerBRUSSELS, Jan 11 (Reuters) - NATO should launch an operation in the Arctic to address U.S. security concerns, Belgium’s defence minister told Reuters on Sund… Leggi

ArcticForeign Policy & InternationalNATO

Jan 11, 2026, 6:27 PM

UK says NATO talks on deterring Russia in the Arctic ‘business as usual’

UK says NATO talks on deterring Russia in the Arctic ‘business as usual’

Internazionale, Internazionale.it

LONDON, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Britain said on Sunday discussions with other NATO members on deterring Russian activity in the Arctic were “business as usual”, after media re… Leggi

ArcticNATORussia

Jan 11, 2026, 5:37 PM

Onus now on Russia to show it wants peace in Ukraine, says EU’s von der Leyen

Onus now on Russia to show it wants peace in Ukraine, says EU’s von der Leyen

Internazionale, Internazionale.it

BRUSSELS, Jan 11 (Reuters) - It is now up to Russia to show it is interested in peace, after Kyiv and its allies agreed on a peace plan and security guarantees that would… Leggi

Foreign Policy & InternationalUkraineNATO

Jan 11, 2026, 5:09 PM

Greenland claims: How close have NATO members come to fighting each other?

Greenland claims: How close have NATO members come to fighting each other?

Hanna Duggal, Al Jazeera English

The US is considering military action to seize Greenland, in a move that could cause divisions within the NATO alliance.

Foreign Policy & InternationalNATOGreenland Acquisition Efforts

Jan 10, 2026, 6:05 AM

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