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The Memo: Sea of tensions await Trump at NATO summit

President Trump will arrive in Ankara on Tuesday for a NATO summit that comes amid a sea of troubles for the alliance. The war in Ukraine has no end in sight, regardless of Trump’s campaign-trail pledge to solve it on Day One when he returned to power. Washington’s disinclination to back either Ukraine or the...
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Modern Diplomacy
· Jul 9, 2026
NATO Braces for More Trump Turbulence After Summit
NATO leaders emerged from their summit in Ankara relieved that U.S. President Donald Trump reaffirmed Washington’s commitment to the alliance, but European officials acknowledge that relations with the United States remain fragile and expect further periods of uncertainty. While the gathering ended on a positive note, diplomats say the alliance continues to face questions over [] The post NATO Braces for More Trump Turbulence After Summit appeared first on Modern Diplomacy.
The West Australian
· Jul 8, 2026
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.
The Hankyoreh
· Jul 9, 2026
Lee uses NATO summit to discuss shipbuilding with Trump, N. Korean POWS with Zelenskyy
Lee uses NATO summit to discuss shipbuilding with Trump, N. Korean POWS with Zelenskyy
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 []
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
POLITICO - Politics
· Jul 7, 2026
NATO chief Mark Rutte on Trump and the future of the alliance
NATO chief Mark Rutte on Trump and the future of the alliance
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Related coverage for "The Memo: Sea of tensions await Trump at NATO summit": Modern Diplomacy — NATO Braces for More Trump Turbulence After Summit. The West Australian — LATIKA M BOURKE: Donald Trump’s chaotic NATO summit visit in Turkey draws to a close. The Hankyoreh — Lee uses NATO summit to discuss shipbuilding with Trump, N. Korean POWS with Zelenskyy. POLITICO — Trump in Ankara und die neue Nato-Provokation. Tampa Free Press — Trump Threatens NATO Shakeup Over Billions In Unfair Spending And Lack Of Support. POLITICO - Politics — NATO chief Mark Rutte on Trump and the future of the alliance