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For Eastern Europe, NATO’s New Security Bargain Is No Bargain at All
America’s retrenchment is taking place even as the threat on NATO’s eastern flank becomes more immediate, leaving regional states on edge. The post For Eastern Europe, NATO’s New Security Bargain Is No Bargain at All appeared first on World Politics Review.
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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.
The Kyiv Independent
· Jul 11, 2026
The Ankara NATO Summit — A reality check on words and deeds
The Ankara NATO summit held the facade of transatlantic unity, produced significant practical outcomes in defense-industrial cooperation, and brought greater clarity to sustained support for Ukraine.The central question, however, was left unresolved: the trajectory of continuing American disengagement from European security, and the terms and timetable on which Europe
TASS
· Jul 7, 2026
Europe to have servicing center for Patriot missiles — Polish defense minister
Accoridng to Polish Defense Minister Wladyslaw Kosiniak-Kamysz, the relevant agreement with the US, Germany, the Netherlands and Sweden was signed on the sidelines of the NATO summit in Ankara
Anadolu Agency
· Jun 29, 2026
NATO parliamentary speakers call for stronger defense, alliance unity, support for Ukraine at summit in Istanbul
NATO Parliamentary Summit stresses collective security, increased defense spending, respect for international law, democratic values and closer cooperation amid growing global threats
Reuters
· Jul 7, 2026
Can Europe afford to defend itself?
NATO leaders are meeting in Ankara, Turkey, at a summit that's expected to see some big defense deals. Last year, member countries agreed to spend 5% of their GDP on defense. But as Elena Casas explains, Europe isn't yet ready to replace U.S. capabilities any time soon. #europe #nato #usa #defense #ankara
TRT World
· Jul 9, 2026
Nato pledges to expand defence manufacturing and innovation
The Nato summit in the Turkish capital has been dominated by a US-driven agenda to spread the cost of defence. And the world's biggest military alliance is now looking to a place more responsibility on its European members. Joel Flynn reports.
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Related coverage for "For Eastern Europe, NATO’s New Security Bargain Is No Bargain at All": Le Monde — Politicial scientist Alexandra de Hoop Scheffer: 'The United States is grappling with strategic saturation'. The Kyiv Independent — The Ankara NATO Summit — A reality check on words and deeds. TASS — Europe to have servicing center for Patriot missiles — Polish defense minister. Anadolu Agency — NATO parliamentary speakers call for stronger defense, alliance unity, support for Ukraine at summit in Istanbul. Reuters — Can Europe afford to defend itself?. TRT World — Nato pledges to expand defence manufacturing and innovation