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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1812, The American Army of the Northwest briefly occupies the Upper Canadian settlement at what is now at Windsor, Ontario. In 1870, John A. Dahlgren, American admiral (born 1809) passed away. In 1916, Lyudmila Pavlichenko, Ukrainian-Russian soldier and sniper (died 1974) was born. In 1920, The Soviet-Lithuanian Peace Treaty is signed, by which Soviet Russia recognizes the independence of Lithuania. In 1935, Alfred Dreyfus, French colonel (born 1859) passed away. In 1937, Robert McFarlane, American colonel and diplomat, 13th United States National Security Advisor (died 2022) was born. In 1943, World War II: Battle of Kursk: German and Soviet forces engage in the Battle of Prokhorovka, one of the largest armored engagements of all time. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
As US disengages from NATO, Europe's militaries ramp up scattered and unsynchronized
In Ankara on July 7 and 8, European leaders from NATO want to show that they can cope with reduced US involvement and boost their defense capabilities to respond to any attack. While efforts are now underway, Europe is still struggling to coordinate them.
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Kyiv Post
· Jul 6, 2026
Make NATO European? How Trump Is Reshaping the Alliance
Trump’s demands for Europe to shoulder more of NATO’s defense are accelerating a transformation already underway after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. As alliance leaders gather in Ankara, European nations are boosting military spending and preparing to assume greater responsibility for the continent’s security, while seeking to keep the US engaged despite signs of a long-term reduction in its military role.
The Hill
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump warms up to Ukraine, gets angry with Iran: 5 takeaways from the NATO summit
President Trump and other leaders wrapped up the NATO alliance’s whirlwind summit in Ankara, Turkey, on Wednesday with a number of significant developments. Trump gave Ukraine the go-ahead to produce Patriot interceptors amid its ongoing war with Russia, a move that will be celebrated by NATO members. At the same time, Trump lashed out at...
Anadolu Agency
· Jul 7, 2026
Türkiye commits to procure long-range Atmaca cruise missiles, NATO deputy chief says
6 NATO allies also join initiative for large-scale development, procurement of low-cost ground-launched cruise missiles
Modern Diplomacy
· Jun 30, 2026
NATO drills highlight military unity despite Trump tensions
NATO forces have conducted major military exercises off the United States coast as the alliance seeks to demonstrate operational unity despite growing political strains with the Trump administration. The drills, involving naval and marine forces from several European allies alongside US troops, underscore NATO’s continued military cooperation even as Washington questions the alliance’s value, reviews [] The post NATO drills highlight military unity despite Trump tensions appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
Le Monde
· Jul 6, 2026
Politicial scientist Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer: 'The United States is grappling with strategic saturation'
According to the president of the German Marshall Fund, the US, who is engaged on multiple fronts, is renegotiating the transatlantic contract unilaterally by pressuring its European allies to take responsibility for their own security. This 'burden shifting' challenges Europe to coordinate the organization of its defense industries.
War on the Rocks
· Jul 3, 2026
Misguided and Misunderstood: Trump’s Approach to U.S. Troops in Europe
For many observers, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s speech on the future of NATO, delivered in Brussels on June 18, 2026, constituted a perfect example of how the Trump administration is angrily abandoning the longstanding U.S. commitment to European security. The prevailing picture is that the administration is eager to shift the burden of Europe’s defense and is thus moving to withdraw U.S. forces from the continent, even though Europe is moving to do more militarily. Hegseth stated, “we’re doubling down on our effort to make NATO what it always was supposed to be, a balanced alliance with Europe in The post Misguided and Misunderstood: Trump’s Approach to U.S. Troops in Europe appeared first on War on the Rocks.
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Related coverage for "As US disengages from NATO, Europe's militaries ramp up scattered and unsynchronized": Kyiv Post — Make NATO European? How Trump Is Reshaping the Alliance. The Hill — Trump warms up to Ukraine, gets angry with Iran: 5 takeaways from the NATO summit. Anadolu Agency — Türkiye commits to procure long-range Atmaca cruise missiles, NATO deputy chief says. Modern Diplomacy — NATO drills highlight military unity despite Trump tensions. Le Monde — Politicial scientist Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer: 'The United States is grappling with strategic saturation'. War on the Rocks — Misguided and Misunderstood: Trump’s Approach to U.S. Troops in Europe