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NATO Is Still a Sick Puppy

The Ankara summit only kicked the can down the road.
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Reuters
· Jun 30, 2026
NATO joins US drills as Washington questions alliance
NATO joins exercises off the US coast, even as the Trump administration questions the alliance's value. #News #Reuters #Newsfeed #world #USA #NATO #alliance #drill #geopolitics Read the story here: https://reut.rs/4g9JBa1 👉 Subscribe: https://reut.rs/4b8fRGn Keep up with the latest news from around the world: https://www.reuters.com/ Follow Reuters on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on X: https://twitter.com/Reuters Follow Reuters on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reuters/?hl=en
Al Arabiya English
· Jul 8, 2026
Can NATO Survive Trump's Criticism?
"Trump calling NATO a 'PAPER TIGER' is RIDICULOUS." Former Commander of US Army Europe Ben Hodges says NATO remains the world's most successful defensive alliance and warns the United States would regret turning away from its allies.
Associated Press
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump says there was 'tremendous love' and unity at NATO summit
A day after blasting allies for failing to support the U.S. in its war with Iran, President Donald Trump hailed the NATO summit in Turkey as "very successful" and filled with "tremendous love," praising the alliance's unity as he departed the two-day event. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home
Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 10, 2026
Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism
The NATO Ankara summit is a eulogy for one model of liberal internationalism. It should become the cradle of a better one. Donald Trump went to Ankara this week and asked the allies for loyalty. He said it beside Recep Tayyip Erdogan, whom he had praised for his loyalty in the war on Iran, and [] The post Mistaking an Army for a Creed: NATO, Trump, and the Future of Liberal Internationalism appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
The Daily Wire
· Jul 3, 2026
Why America Needs to Strengthen, Not Withdraw, from NATO
The last few years have tested the NATO alliance like few periods in its history. Divisions over burden-sharing, threat perceptions, and sharp disagreements on conflicts beyond Europe have strained the alliance. But America should not turn away from NATO. We need a strong, capable NATO more than ever — one that is modernized and reformed ...
BRICS News
· Jul 8, 2026
[Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸 President Trump says NATO "made some concessions"
JUST IN: President Trump says NATO made some concessions today.@BRICSNews
Hindustan Times
· Jul 7, 2026
If ludicrous Trump flattery can save NATO, bring it on
The NATO chief Mark Rutte is quite annoying. It is in a worthy cause
Al-Monitor
· Jul 9, 2026
NATO weathers another Trump storm but braces for more after Ankara summit
By Andrew Gray and Lili BayerANKARA, July 9 (Reuters) - NATO has weathered another storm from Donald Trump but European members of the military alliance are bracing for more turbulence ahead in relations with the U.S. president.It says much about the state of U.S.-European ties when a NATO summit that began with a U.S. leader ordering a cutoff in trade with one member, Spain, and rebuking others was widely hailed as a success after he re-committed to the alliance hours later.
USA TODAY
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump blasts NATO allies over lack of Iran war support, Greenland
President Donald Trump criticized NATO allies in Ankara, Turkey, for the lack of support in the U.S. war with Iran and Greenland annexation. Read more: https://tinyurl.com/23thrxkd Sign up for our newsletter for the day's top stories, from sports to movies to politics to world events: https://profile.usatoday.com/newsletters/daily-briefing/
KTLA 5
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump rips NATO allies, again
President Trump is joining other NATO leaders in Turkey, where on Wednesday he once again criticized U.S. allies for not getting involved in the war with Iran. KTLA’s Trevor Shirley reports. Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/ktla?sub_confirmation=1
Disclose.tv
· Jul 7, 2026
[Video] NOW - Trump praises Turkey, calling them "a great ally,"
NOW - Trump praises Turkey, calling them a great ally, that has helped U.S. to try and end the war with Iran, or whatever you call it, it's not even a war, it's a military operation. It's a denuclearization.@disclosetv
TRT World
· Jul 7, 2026
NATO at a turning point: How the Ankara summit will reshape European defence
Ankara hosts the 2026 NATO Summit at a time marking one of the alliance’s most consequential moments since the Cold War. Here’s what’s on agenda of what’s referred to as “NATO 3.0” Subscribe: http://trt.world/subscribe Livestream: http://trt.world/ytlive Facebook: http://trt.world/facebook X (Twitter): http://trt.world/twitter Instagram: http://trt.world/instagram TikTok: http://tiktok.com/@trtworld WhatsApp: trtworld.com/whatsapp Telegram: https://t.me/trtworld Visit our website: http://trt.world
POLITICO
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump in Ankara und die neue Nato-Provokation
Der NATO-Gipfel in Ankara wird von einem schlecht gelaunten Donald Trump überschattet, der alte Grönland-Forderungen auspackt und Drohungen alle US-Truppen aus Europa abzuziehen. Gordon Repinski berichtet aus der Türkei, wie Friedrich Merz versucht, den unberechenbaren US-Präsidenten zu besänftigen. Auch das heutige Treffen zwischen Trump und Wolodymyr Selenskyj steht unter äußerst angespannten Vorzeichen, berichtet Hans von []
DawnNews English
· Jul 7, 2026
US President Trump Heads To NATO Summit In Türkiye As Alliance Faces Major Security Test
US President Donald Trump has departed for the NATO Summit in Ankara, Turkey, where alliance leaders are expected to announce major defence agreements worth billions of dollars. The summit comes amid growing tensions over defence spending, Russia, US troop commitments in Europe and Trump's renewed criticism of NATO. #trump #nato #turkiye #ankara #usnews #worldnews #geopolitics #breakingnews --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dawn News English is your window into the latest news, insight, and features from South Asia and beyond. Website: www.dawn.com Official Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Twitter: https://x.com/dawnnewsenglish Official Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawnnewsenglish #news #latestnews #dawnnewsenglish #dawnnews
Sky News Australia
· Jul 9, 2026
‘We’ve been treated unfairly’: Trump unleashes fury at NATO for abandoning the US
US President Donald Trump has called out NATO for not helping America earlier in the year in its war against Iran. “When they could have, they weren’t there for us, and we’ve been there for them – we spent over a trillion dollars over the last short period ... in order to protect these countries from Russia,” he said. “They haven’t treated us right ... we’ve been treated unfairly.” “We protect them, but they’re not there for us.”
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.
TASS
· Jul 3, 2026
NATO allies now assume more security responsibilities — Pentagon
Under Secretary of War for Policy Elbridge Colby says Washington wants to see NATO as an alliance of partnership, not dependency
Yemen News Agency - SABA
· Jul 9, 2026
Mick Wallace: NATO tool to serve American interests, should be dissolved
Mick Wallace: NATO tool to serve American interests, should be dissolved
The New American
· Jul 9, 2026
Trump & NATO Kiss and Make Up as Europeans Pledge to Buy More U.S. Weapons
For nearly the entire duration of his second term, U.S. President Donald Trump has incessantly griped about NATO and its leaders. But he emerged from this week’s summit in Ankara, Turkey, with renewed dedication to the entangling alliance. It seems the Europeans may have softened him up by promising to buy more American-made weapons. ... The post Trump NATO Kiss and Make Up as Europeans Pledge to Buy More U.S. Weapons appeared first on The New American.
Times of India
· Jul 8, 2026
'I was testing people': Trump says he was 'very disappointed' with Nato over Iran war
Admitting that he was very disappointed with the alliance, Trump claimed some Nato members refused to support key US military objectives, deepening an already strained relationship with several European leaders. The remarks came ahead of the Nato leaders' summit in Ankara, where Trump met Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. Speaking to reporters, the US President said the Iran conflict confirmed his long-held doubts about whether Nato allies would back the United States when it needed them most.
DW News
· Jul 7, 2026
Live: NATO allies meet in Ankara for crucial summit | DW News
European and North American NATO allies are meeting in Ankara, Turkey for a two day summit. The meeting comes in the shadow of increasing Russian missile and drone attacks on Ukraine, Donald Trump's demands of the alliance and the need for European allies to take on more responsibility for European security. Will NATO deliver? Will Trump get what he wants? Join us as we explore these questions in our Livestream. #NATO #Trump #Ukraine For more news go to: http://www.dw.com/en/ Follow DW on social media: ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dwnews ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dwnews ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deutschewellenews/ ►Twitter: https://twitter.com/dwnews Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie: https://www.youtube.com/dwdeutsch Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/user/deutschewelleenglish?sub_confirmation=1
Proto Thema - English
· Jul 7, 2026
NATO’s Critical Summit begins: The obstacles to Turkey’s F-35 ambitions and Greece’s reliability advantage
With F-35 fighter jets, U.S.-Turkey relations, and defense spending at the center of discussions, the NATO Summit is taking place as Greece seeks to showcase its reliability and military readiness within the Alliance. Meanwhile, The New York Times reports that Donald Trump is preparing a gift for Recep Tayyip Erdoğan by supporting Turkey's return to the F-35 program The post NATO’s Critical Summit begins: The obstacles to Turkey’s F-35 ambitions and Greece’s reliability advantage appeared first on ProtoThema English.
Kyiv Post
· Jul 9, 2026
NATO Closes Ranks Around Trump After Tense Ankara Summit Run-Up
NATO leaders wrapped up the Ankara summit with a public show of unity despite months of disagreements over defense spending, trade, Ukraine and Iran. Donald Trump portrayed the meeting as a diplomatic success, saying allies were making progress toward the alliance’s 5 defense spending target, while European leaders and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte stressed that the alliance had emerged stronger and more united.
CBC News
· Jul 8, 2026
Trump leaves NATO united on paper, uncertain in practice
NATO leaders won Donald Trump’s public endorsement of the alliance’s collective-defence guarantee, but little else was settled. The summit ended amid uncertainty over future U.S. troop commitments, defence funding, next year’s meeting and Europe’s ability to shoulder greater responsibility without Washington.
The Week
· Jul 6, 2026
Nato summit: the most consequential in a generation?
Nato summit: the most consequential in a generation?
Investing.com
· Jul 9, 2026
Trump’s visit a win for Turkey’s Erdogan, NATO tensions aside
Trump’s visit a win for Turkey’s Erdogan, NATO tensions aside
Syrian Arab News Agency
· Jul 3, 2026
Trump criticizes NATO allies, says U.S. negotiating with Iran over nuclear program
Washington, July 3 (SANA) U.S. President Donald Trump criticized continued U.S. support for NATO, describing the alliance as “ridiculous”, and said Washington is currently negotiating with Iran over its nuclear program, according to remarks reported on Friday. In a post on the Truth Social platform, Trump said the United States was let down by its []
Al Jazeera English
· Jul 7, 2026
What does Trump want from his NATO allies?
A NATO summit is being held in Turkiye as US President Donald Trump pressures member states over defence spending. Al Jazeera’s Osama Bin Javaid explains how NATO has changed since Trump was elected. Subscribe to our channel: http://bit.ly/AJSubscribe Follow us on X : https://twitter.com/AJEnglish Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/aljazeera Check our website: http://www.aljazeera.com/ Check out our Instagram page: https://www.instagram.com/aljazeeraenglish/ Download AJE Mobile App: https://aje.news/AJEMobile
Watchdog Report
· Jul 9, 2026
Greenland Ultimatum Shocks NATO
When Donald Trump accused NATO allies of abandoning the United States during its military campaign against Iran, he was half right — and the half that was wrong matters enormously for understanding where the alliance actually stands. At a Glance Trump claimed NATO allies Italy, Germany, and France “turned us down” on Iran support — []
Tampa Free Press
· Jul 2, 2026
Trump Threatens NATO Shakeup Over Billions In Unfair Spending And Lack Of Support
President Donald Trump has targeted several NATO allies over their defense spending just days before heading to the alliance’s summit in Turkey next week. The renewed pressure follows months of tension during which Trump openly considered withdrawing the United States from the treaty. Administration officials noted that criticism leveled against NATO intensified after multiple member [] Trump Threatens NATO Shakeup Over Billions In Unfair Spending And Lack Of Support
9 News Australia
· Jul 8, 2026
US unleash fresh military strikes against Iran | 9 News Australia
The United States has carried out fresh military strikes against Iran, as ships in the Strait of Hormuz continue to come under fire. It's unfolded while Donald Trump is in Turkey for an historic NATO summit. | *Subscribe and 🔔: http://9Soci.al/KM6e50GjSK9* *Get more breaking news at 9News.com.au: http://9Soci.al/iyCO50GjSK6* FOLLOW 9News Australia ► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/9News/ ► Twitter: https://twitter.com/9NewsAUS ► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/9news/ Join 9News for the latest in news and events that affect you in your local city, as well as news from across Australia and the world. #9News #BreakingNews #NineNewsAustralia #9NewsAU
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...
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