Tag: NATO Summit

Kyiv Placated With Security Guarantees in Lieu of NATO Accession

In contrast to the previous day, when NATO accession was denied to him, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky expressed satisfaction with the new, multi-year pledges made by G7 countries. “The security guarantees are an important development as we move into NATO, this is very important,” he said.

NATO Vilnius Summit: Sparks Fly on Day One

Ukraine gets no NATO invitation, but is allowed to skip the waiting list in the future while allies pledge billions of military aid; France commits long-range monster missiles; Turkey bags fighter jet sales; and the U.S. explains morally questionable choices.

NATO 2.0 Appoints New General to Europe

Plunged in what looks to be a new cold war, NATO has been making a flurry of manoeuvres, of which the general’s appointment is only the latest.

Spain’s Geopolitical Subordinationism:
Reflections on the NATO Summit in Madrid

Strong U.S.-Moroccan relations make it difficult for Spain to gain clear assurances from NATO concerning the security of its north African territories. Insofar as these continue to be treated as a bargaining chip, subject to Morocco’s discretion, Spanish political elites are likely to offer concessions in other areas.

NATO Summit Unlikely to Break Expansion Stalemate

One indication as to which way the negotiations are moving relies on whether or not the Swedish and Finnish representatives will be allowed to participate in the NATO proceedings without the right to vote, or be forced to wait outside.