As he faces a tough fight for re-election, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkey has been raising fresh objections to Sweden and Finland’s NATO membership bids.
Author: STEVEN ERLANGER
Ukraine War Accelerates Shift of Power in Europe to the East
The war has raised the influence of Central and Eastern European countries with negative views of Russia, amplified calls to expand the E.U. and NATO, and dimmed the power of France and Germany.
A United Europe Weathers Crises, but Deeper Challenges Remain
Differences on NATO and E.U. enlargement, energy and climate, and relationships with the United States, China, Russia and Ukraine will prime Davos talks.
Prompted by Russian Aggression, E.U. and NATO Vow New Cooperation
A joint declaration on European security, painfully negotiated, underscores that NATO is “the foundation of collective defense.”
Prompted by Russian Aggression, EU and NATO Vow New Cooperation
A joint declaration on European security, painfully negotiated, underscores that NATO is “the foundation of collective defense.”
What Does It Mean to Provide ‘Security Guarantees’ to Ukraine?
A postwar Ukraine will want to ensure that Russia does not attack again. But is there anything short of full NATO membership that will satisfy Kyiv and deter Moscow?
Spat Over Patriot Missiles Reveals Deepening Rifts in Europe Over Ukraine
Relations between Warsaw and Berlin, never warm, have deteriorated since the start of the Ukraine war, damaging unity in both NATO and the European Union.
The Fatal Blast in Poland Shows the Heightened Risk of Escalation
The hasty and likely inaccurate reactions from some countries to the apparent explosion of a missile was worrisome, but so is Russia’s nuclear temptation in Ukraine.
Who Will NATO’s Next Secretary General Be?
The behind-the-scenes jockeying for who should succeed Jens Stoltenberg has begun in earnest, with a focus on women.