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Defense And Security Archive

Archives for July 2018

Defense & Security
Trump blasted US allies within minutes of arriving at NATO summitTrump blasted US allies within minutes of arriving at NATO summit
Defense & Security

He even said Germany was “captive to Russia.”

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Why you should give a shit about NATOWhy you should give a shit about NATO
World Politics

Trump thinks NATO is “obsolete.” Here’s why he’s wrong.

By Sean Illing
Politics
How Trump could blow up the NATO summitHow Trump could blow up the NATO summit
Politics

US and NATO officials are worried. Very worried.

By Alex Ward
Defense & Security
Why Trump may not be to blame for immigrants being booted from the militaryWhy Trump may not be to blame for immigrants being booted from the military
Defense & Security

It’s not what you think.

By Alex Ward
Politics
We need to talk about the fact that Trump seriously considered invading VenezuelaWe need to talk about the fact that Trump seriously considered invading Venezuela
Politics

It’s a disastrous idea.

By Alex Ward
Russia
The most important part of the Trump-Putin summit no one is talking aboutThe most important part of the Trump-Putin summit no one is talking about
Russia

National Security Adviser John Bolton isn’t happy about it.

By Alex Ward
World Politics
Last weekend’s North Korea news is an unpleasant surprise for Donald TrumpLast weekend’s North Korea news is an unpleasant surprise for Donald Trump
World Politics

Let’s just say it looks like North Korea is lying about giving up its nukes.

By Alex Ward