NATO

A year of living less dangerously? Finland’s first 12 months in NATO
Finland’s response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has been to move away from its policy of self-reliance.
Published On 4 Apr 2024
NATO allies must do more as Ukraine runs out of ammunition: Stoltenberg
NATO’s secretary-general calls on members to show the political will to offer more support for Kyiv against Russia.
Published On 14 Mar 2024
Nordic tensions on the rise amid Russian anger over NATO accessions
Finnish leader says Russia is preparing for ‘long conflict with the West’ as Denmark boosts defence spending.
Published On 13 Mar 2024
Flag of NATO’s 32nd member, Sweden, raised at alliance’s headquarters
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson preside over flag-raising ceremony in Brussels.
Published On 11 Mar 2024

The Nordic nation applied to join the military alliance in May 2022 but faced delays from Turkey and Hungary.

Vote by Hungarian parliament ends more than 18 months of delays.

In an UpFront special, we discuss where the war in Ukraine currently stands and where it is heading.

Hungary, the last NATO country to approve Sweden’s membership bid, will hold a parliamentary vote on Monday.

Support of major NATO states makes Rutte favourite to succeed current Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg in October.

War fatigue is setting in across some Western capitals, but Russia remains the enemy ahead of a critical US election.

Budapest is the only NATO member yet to ratify Stockholm’s membership to the world’s largest military alliance.

A $95bn aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan requires approval from the US House of Representatives.

War in Ukraine and potential for US isolationism under a new Trump presidency has sent defence spending rise rapidly.

The Republican frontrunner had questioned United States’ willingness to support its NATO allies if they were attacked.

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