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Topic: NATO

Only 38% Republicans believe the US would benefit from NATO—New Pew Survey

There is a marked contrast from last year’s 49 per cent support among Republicans for NATO ever since President Trump threatened to exit.

US considers diverting Patriot, THAAD systems intended for Ukraine to West Asia conflict

West Asia conflict drains US stockpiles, forcing diversion of Patriot, THAAD interceptors from Kyiv; Europe, Zelensky voice concerns as US administration pivots funds and priorities

‘Islamic NATO’ in the making? Turkey, Saudi, Egypt and Pakistan aim for new strategic bloc

According to a report in Middle East Eye, the foreign ministers of the four countries held talks on the sidelines of the Riyadh summit of Islamic countries.

Atmanirbharta won’t save India in a tariff-driven world—hedging and reform will

India has to find a way to do business with US. It’s in New Delhi’s self-interest.

Trump’s Board of Peace has member countries who are also part of China’s BRI project

Eight BRI countries, which attended Trump’s 'Board of Peace' ceremony, had taken part in China's military parade, highlighting Asia’s balancing act between Washington and Beijing.

‘Will not take Greenland by force…we will remember if Europe says no,’ Trump says at Davos

US president goes on to attack Europe over perceived mass that has made many cities ‘unrecognisable’ & calls out conventional wisdom in Washington & Brussels for such policies.

Germany pours resources into a historic rearmament, rekindles old fears in France

Germany has committed to spending more than $586 billion on defense by 2029, hitting NATO’s new goal of investing 3.5% of GDP in the military 6 years earlier than the alliance demands.

How the Baltic Sea became central to Europe’s energy strategy

The Baltic’s growing importance is not limited to gas. Owing to its strategic location, many refer to the sea as the 'NATO lake'.

Foxhole ‘comrades’ to NATO membership for Russia: Timeline of Bush-Putin bromance & how it ended

Documents released covering 3 summits between the two Presidents in 2001, 2005 & 2008 showcase a relationship that began with camaraderie but ended in bitter differences over NATO expansion.

NATO air command detected breach of its airspace ahead of Christmas. It turned out to be SANTA01

The light-hearted banter by NATO air command comes after months of serious challenges.

On Camera

Why ‘problematic’ Bridget Jones’s Diary still hasn’t faded, 25 years on

There is no denying that Bridget Jones exists in a culture of toxic masculinity or that she is inherently problematic. But that is precisely her appeal.

Recovery of energy flows will be ‘gradual rather than immediate’ as Hormuz re-opens post ceasefire

The reopening of the Strait of Hormuz eases supply fears, but controlled shipping, slow output recovery, and high costs may delay oil flow normalisation for months.

Why Siliguri Corridor is strategically important for India & how it is being secured | Cut The Clutter

This special edition of Cut The Clutter, straight from the Siliguri corridor, details the strategic importance of the narrow strip of land in West Bengal, and how it’s a vital link connecting the Northeast to the rest of India.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.