Hanging over the alliance’s summit in Washington this week was the shadow of the U.S. presidential election, which added a layer of unpredictability to the war and to the future of the bloc.
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Biden Is Hosting NATO This Week. Here’s What to Watch.
All eyes are on President Biden, but looming over the meeting is the possibility that Vladimir Putin might pull a stunt to disrupt the gathering.
U.S. Officials Say Russia Is Unlikely to Take Much More Ukrainian Territory
Russian forces continue to inflict pain, but NATO leaders gathering in Washington can say that their efforts to strengthen Ukraine are working.
As NATO Summit Convenes, Leaders Worry About Biden’s Uncertain Future
A summit meant to convey confidence in the newly expanded alliance opened with a dazzling celebration and no mention of President Biden’s political peril.
French Election Yields Deadlock as Left Surges and Far Right Comes Up Short
The outcome left no party with an absolute majority and France bracing for potential political paralysis.
4 Takeaways From Iran’s Presidential Runoff
The victory of the reformist candidate, Masoud Pezeshkian, is expected to bring change, but to what extent is still an open question.
Trump Advisers Call for U.S. Nuclear Weapons Testing if He Is Elected
A former national security adviser says Washington “must test new nuclear weapons for reliability and safety in the real world,” while critics say the move could incite a global arms race that heightens the risk of war.
With Macron and Biden Vulnerable, So Is Europe
The U.S. presidential debate and Sunday’s snap election in France have emboldened nationalist forces that could challenge NATO and undo the defense of Ukraine.
With Macron and Biden Vulnerable, So Is Europe
The U.S. presidential debate and Sunday’s snap election in France have emboldened nationalist forces that could challenge NATO and undo the defense of Ukraine.
Debates in U.K. and U.S. Differ Sharply in Tone and Substance
The debates between contenders to be U.K. prime minister showed that Britain’s political culture, and the leaders who have emerged from it, are far removed from those across the ocean.