Latest "alliance" stories

Finland and Sweden pursue unlinked NATO membership

Finland had indicated it would prefer a solution that would see the two Nordic unaligned states “jump together” into NATO.

By Gerard O'Dwyer

10 months ago

NATO members to pledge support for Ukraine against potential chem-bio attacks

The support is meant to protect the alliance’s own member nations, who would also suffer from contamination if Russia used a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear (CBRN) weapon against Ukraine.

By Vivienne Machi

11 months ago

Around-the-clock NATO air patrols fly to keep Russia at bay

NATO has nearly doubled the usual number of military jets on alert across Europe.

By Rachel S. Cohen

11 months ago

NATO considering new battlegroups in Eastern Europe to deter Russia

“Our military commanders will now work on the details and report back within weeks,” alliance Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said in Brussels.

By Sebastian Sprenger

12 months ago

Russia fears complicate NATO’s new China focus

Some Eastern European allies are saying the U.S.-China rivalry must not overshadow the alliance’s original focus: Russia.

16 months ago

Six US Air Force B-52 bombers make symbolic sweep over all NATO members

The one-off mission, titled "Allied Sky," is meant to signal the alliance's unity and improve interoperability, say U.S. military officials.

By Sebastian Sprenger

2 years ago