Pentagon Hawk Steps Down Ahead of NATO Summit Raises Questions About Future Direction

Which Trump will show up at Nato summit? Odds are it will be the fuming one

The Nato summit beginning on Tuesday in Turkey is expected to be low-key as European members track their progress towards increased defence spending goals and Beijing watches intently from afar. Low-key, that is, with one major caveat. Will the get-along US President Donald Trump show up, or the raging Trump who slammed the alliance, questioned its purpose and threatened repeatedly to take his military and head home? Early indications suggested it would be the raging one. “The United States...

President Erdogan says NATO summit 'successfully' concluded, highlights Türkiye's defense capabilities

'This historic summit, which we hosted at a time when Euro-Atlantic security is being tested, has been conducted in a manner that will shape our common future,' Erdogan says

Updates: Zelensky arrives in Turkey for NATO summit, says he'll discuss Patriot missiles

We expect a strong and productive NATO Summit. Decisions are needed now that will provide greater protection for our people, more capabilities for our defense, and even stronger security cooperation between Ukraine, Europe, and the United States, President Volodymyr Zelensky said on X.

Ankara and Türkiye at center of NATO’s transformation

The NATO summit held in Ankara is likely to be remembered as a turning point in the alliance's history. The summit comes at a time when NATO is facing an existential identity...

Trump says any fighting in Iran will end 'very quickly'

President Donald Trump closed the NATO summit Wednesday by warning of more strikes on Iran just hours after he said the ceasefire was over, but he claimed any fighting will be over quickly. “We’re not looking for long-term," Trump said. Subscribe: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Read more: https://apnews.com​ This video may be available for archive licensing via https://newsroom.ap.org/home

What to Expect at the 2026 NATO Summit

It’s a precarious time for the world’s largest military alliance.

Nato summit: the most consequential in a generation?

Nato summit: the most consequential in a generation?

Trump’s reaction to NATO leaders’ flattery was entirely predictable

NATO would be better off preparing for the day when the U.S. is no longer around. The post Trump’s reaction to NATO leaders’ flattery was entirely predictable appeared first on MS NOW.

BN Daybreak: NATO Summit tension; AI stocks slump; Zuma’s Gupta meeting

BN Daybreak: NATO Summit tension; AI stocks slump; Zuma’s Gupta meeting

The White House was the target this time, but every outdoor stadium is at risk

The alleged drone plot targeting last week’s UFC event at the White House is a reminder that the next security challenge may not arrive through a gate, a tunnel, or a parking lot entrance. It may come from a direction nobody was looking.

LATIKA M BOURKE: Donald Trump’s chaotic NATO summit visit in Turkey draws to a close

LATIKA M BOURKE: The 2026 NATO summit, which could be Donald Trump’s last, ended with more of a whimper than a bang.

Can NATO leaders bridge tensions with Trump?

NATO leaders will gather in Ankara, Turkey, for a summit this week as pressure mounts from President Trump for Europe to step up defense spending and following months of transatlantic friction over the Iran war and Greenland. Europe Affairs editor Andrew Gray has a preview. #nato #turkey #summit #trump #ankara 👉 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

Jeffrey Sachs: We’re Led by the Most Incompetent Leaders Imaginable

ScheerPost Staff The latest NATO summit was presented as a demonstration of Western unity. Instead, according to economist Jeffrey Sachs, it revealed something far more dangerous: an alliance increasingly consumed by militarism, detached from strategic thinking, and drifting toward a direct confrontation between nuclear powers. While leaders celebrated record defense spending, reaffirmed support for expanding []

Trump: We must lift sanctions on Turkey over the F-35s – Erdoğan: We have a US promise for five aircraft

The Trump–Erdogan meeting is scheduled for 15:15 at the Beştepe presidential complex — the U.S. president’s positive signals, Israel’s reactions and reports of a possible French shift in position The post Trump: We must lift sanctions on Turkey over the F-35s – Erdoğan: We have a US promise for five aircraft appeared first on ProtoThema English.

Trump Puts Turkey at Center of NATO Summit

President Donald Trump’s decision to attend next week’s NATO summit in Turkey underscores Ankara’s growing importance within the alliance, even as long-standing disagreements over Russia, defense policy, and democracy remain unresolved. Trump has repeatedly emphasized that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s personal invitation was the deciding factor in his attendance at the summit in Ankara. []...Click to read more

Nato chief Rutte tries to ease tensions over Iran with Trump

Nato allies that are staying out of the Iran conflict. His White House visit comes ahead of Trump's trip to Ankara for the Nato summit. This as Washington and Tehran continue to send mixed messages about the terms of a lasting ceasefire, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio reassures Gulf nations of US security commitments.. Matilda Mothoatlhaga reports.

NATO Summit 2026: What are the key challenges?

NATO Summit 2026: What are the key challenges?

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.

Trump’s NATO Stance Raises New Questions Over U.S. Troops in Europe

President Trump's position on NATO is again drawing attention as European allies watch for signs of whether the United States may reduce its military ...

Congressional response prepared in relation to the proposed military sale to Turkey

A group of Members of Congress, led by Democratic Representative Dina Titus of Nevada, is urging House leadership to stand ready to introduce a Joint Resolution of Disapproval under US law, should the Trump administration attempt to allow Turkey to acquire F-35 fighter jets.

Turkey eyes F110 fighter jet engines

ISTANBUL: US President Donald Trump’s visit to Ankara for the NATO summit could help secure Turkey’s acquisition of dozens of fighter jet engines, but won’t resolve the F-35 disput...

Trump berates NATO and praises Erdogan as summit starts

The NATO summit comes at a fraught time for the 77-year-old transatlantic alliance, as the U.S. president has lashed out at allies and Washington steps back from Europe.

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 []

NATO Summit Opens in Ankara as New Defense Deals Fuel Militarization Concerns

Major Western defense companies are expected to discuss efforts to integrate military supply chains across member states. On Thuesday, the summit of the leaders of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) opened in Ankara with a Defense Industry Forum, unveiling major defense industry initiatives aimed at accelerating weapons production and procurement, amid growing concerns over []

[Video] NOW - Trump lands in Turkey for the NATO summit and is greeted by President Erdogan.

NOW - Trump lands in Turkey for the NATO summit and is greeted by President Erdogan.@disclosetv

NATO summit begins with focus on U.S. commitment, Ukraine defense

NATO summit begins with focus on U.S. commitment, Ukraine defense

Iran War Looms Over NATO Summit

President Trump heads to Turkey this week, where NATO leaders will hold a crucial meeting. Bloomberg News Middle Easter Reporter Dan Williams joins David Gura and Christina Ruffini on Bloomberg This Weekend and explains that the NATO summit will focus on defense spending and support for Ukraine, but will also be shaped by the aftermath of the US-Iran conflict and questions about Washington's long-term commitment to the alliance. (Source: Bloomberg)

The Ankara summit is an opportunity for NATO to ramp up engagement with its southern neighborhood

The Alliance can use the upcoming summit in Turkey to advance four policies that will help it increase its security along its south. The post The Ankara summit is an opportunity for NATO to ramp up engagement with its southern neighborhood appeared first on Atlantic Council.

Turkey's Erdogan says NATO summit must emphasise unity and resilience

ANKARA, June 29 (Reuters) - Turkey expects next month's NATO summit in Ankara to emphasise alliance unity, President Tayyip Erdogan said on Monday, calling for the lifting of restrictions on defence trade and for Ankara's involvement in initiatives to bolster European security.

Trump to head to Turkey for NATO summit amid strained relations

NATO leaders are preparing to meet in Turkey later this week. The United States has had a strained relationship with some of its allies since the Trump administration's involvement in the Middle East. Mr Trump’s trip comes as the US wraps up monumental celebrations for America’s 250th birthday.

Donald Trump sparks intrigue by ditching new Qatari jet for old Air Force One

When President Donald Trump announced he would be leaving the NATO summit in Turkey aboard the old Air Force One, rather than the newer Qatari airliner, he claimed it was so that American service personnel could tour his luxurious new ride. But his post raised more questions than answers. Could the new 400 million plane, []

[Photo] JUST IN: 🇺🇸🇹🇷 President Trump lands in Ankara, Turkey, to attend the NATO summit.

JUST IN: President Trump lands in Ankara, Turkey, to attend the NATO summit.@BRICSNews

Trump’s visit a win for Turkey’s Erdogan, NATO tensions aside

Trump’s visit a win for Turkey’s Erdogan, NATO tensions aside

Five NATO nations plan a Patriot missile repair hub inside Europe

The United States, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, and Sweden signed a joint government-to-government agreement at the NATO Summit Defense Industry Forum in Ankara, Türkiye, on July 7 to explore building a dedicated PAC-3 missile maintenance facility somewhere in Europe, a move Lockheed Martin says would give NATO its first in-region repair and sustainment hub for []

US analyst: US 'underestimated' how existential the war was for Iran | DW News

Is a deal to end the Iran war within reach? US Vice President JD Vance says the first round of talks with senior Iranian officials has laid a “good foundation” for a lasting agreement. Negotiators are now meeting in Switzerland to work out the details after last week's memorandum of understanding. Vance is calling it a major milestone in efforts to curb Iran’s nuclear program. #usa #iran #iranwar #negotiation #dwcurrentaffairs 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