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NATO Expands Influence: Strategic and Security Implications of Its New Office in Jordan

The announcement of a NATO liaison office opening in Jordan sparked widespread controversy. NATO's summit in Washington last week revealed that Amman, Jordan, would host the organization's first liaison office in the Middle East. "The opening of a NATO Liaison...
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Washington NATO Summit: Deep Dive into Alliance’s Outward Strength and Inner Weakness

As the United States and Western leaders convened in Washington to commemorate NATO's 75th anniversary on Tuesday, their attempt to showcase "strength" and "unity" is being overshadowed by increasing internal divisions. These divisions span global issues, challenges in supporting Ukraine,...
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NATO’s Strategic Signaling to Russia

NATO is conducting its largest exercises since the Cold War in the frigid fjords of northern Norway, aiming to send a message to Russia that its members are ready to defend each other if needed. The training aims to cover...
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Austin: A Pillar of Strength for NATO Alliance

Secretary of Defense Lloyd J. Austin III emphasized the US's commitment to ensuring NATO's enduring strength during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the Pentagon. Austin stated that NATO remains unwavering two years into Russia's invasion of...
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Sweden’s NATO Membership: A Paradigm Shift in Geopolitics

Sweden has ratified its NATO membership after 20 months of negotiations, becoming the 32nd member of NATO following Finland's accession in April 2023. The decision was made in response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine and heightened security concerns in northern...
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Why did Turkey decide to support Sweden’s NATO membership?

Sweden has moved closer to joining NATO after the Turkish parliament's foreign affairs committee approved a protocol for the Nordic country's membership in the military alliance. Turkey's opposition to Sweden's membership stemmed from its perceived softness towards supporters of Kurdish...
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NATO Bolsters Baltic Sea Security Measures in Response to Subsea Infrastructure Damage

NATO and its Allies are increasing patrols in the Baltic Sea due to damage to undersea infrastructure. The increased measures include additional surveillance and reconnaissance flights using maritime patrol aircraft, NATO AWACS planes, and drones. A fleet of four NATO...