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Wednesday, August 27, 2025
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Topic: NATO

Trump is the least of NATO’s problems

The 70th anniversary of NATO this week brought home one fact with clarity — that the world body is in deep, even existential, trouble.

At 70, why NATO is tense and divided, grappling with deep political fissures

There have been questions about the purpose & future direction of NATO since 1991, but its problems became more pronounced after Donald Trump became US President in 2017.

NATO likely to declare space a war zone. This is how it could pan out

At an upcoming summit in early December, NATO is expected to declare space as a ‘warfighting domain’, partly in response to new developments in technology.

Kicking Turkey out of NATO would be a gift to Putin

If Turkey chooses to go forward with the S-400 purchase, US and Turkey must work to create an acceptable outcome that doesn’t shatter alliance.

US gives India NATO-like status as senate passes legislative provision

The amendment provides for increased US-India defence cooperation in the Indian Ocean in humanitarian assistance, counterterrorism and maritime security.

NATO threatens action if Russia doesn’t destroy its nuclear missile system

US puts pressure on South Korea over Huawei, and President Donald Trump appoints immigration hardliner Mark Morgan head of US Customs and Border Protection.

As we brace for Terrorism 3.0, the West needs more eyes on the world

Global intelligence is the first and best tripwire for emerging threats by both hostile nations and non-state actors.

NATO is dead; long Live NATO

NATO’s Cold War and post-Cold War existence has seen a succession of internal crises — it is and always will be on the verge of collapse.

A NATO study successfully tricked soldiers into sharing sensitive data

The NATO project showed that even the most secure organisations are far from safe.

Bilateralism has failed. India can make peace with Pakistan only with big-power guarantees

Pakistan is not an equal or stable neighbour. Only the stamp of a global power can assure lasting peace with India.

On Camera

Sergio Gor as US envoy raises red flags. Delhi must read the signal, be optimistic

Delhi must see opportunity in the new envoy, to be prepared for hurdles, yet be forward-looking and free of preconceived notions that could spoil any chances of a breakthrough.

New insolvency frameworks to shorter timelines, how 2025 amendment bill proposes to transform IBC

New bill aims to fix key issues with IBC 2016, including delays & patchy implementation, and protect creditors, with window for genuine promoters to retain control of their companies.

CDS on differences on theaterisation—views welcome, final call to be in nation’s best interests

The Navy has always been on board with the theaterisation plan, but the Air Force feels splitting up air assets into several theatre commands is futile & will tie up critical systems.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.