In this interview, Gerard Baker, Editor at Large of The Wall Street Journal, reflects on the growing instability in global politics. Arguing that NATO is dead in the water, Baker also examines the U.S. strategy toward Iran, suggesting it was poorly planned and executed and seems to be failing. Ultimately, he highlights a growing desire […]

Volodymyr Zelensky did not make a tactical mistake in Istanbul on 4 April 2026. He made a historic strategic error.

European NATO members, including the UK and France, say they will not take part in a U.S. blockade of Iranian ports ordered by Donald Trump, instead pushing for a multinational mission to restore navigation once hostilities end

President Trump told Britain's Daily Telegraph that the U.S. is considering leaving NATO after allies refused his demand to send warships to reopen the Strait of Hormuz

US president criticizes allies for refusing military involvement while urging them to help secure shipping routes as oil prices surge

Dendias said the extreme NE Greece port city has evolved from relative obscurity into a key gateway into Eastern Europe, “a few years ago no one abroad knew Alexandroupolis—now everyone does"

Alliance sends additional Patriot system to Adana’s Incirlik base as Ankara boosts protection against missile threats linked to the Iran war

President Trump calls NATO’s reluctance to assist in U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran a “very foolish mistake,” urging allies to help secure the Strait of Hormuz while saying no retaliation is planned

An Iranian ballistic missile entering Turkish airspace was intercepted by NATO defenses in the eastern Mediterranean, according to Turkey’s Defense Ministry, marking the second such incident in a week. Debris fell in southeastern Turkey with no reported casualties

Cold Response 2026 involves 25,000 troops from 14 nations, highlighting civilian support in Arctic defense exercises amid U.S.-Denmark tensions over Greenland

Secretary General Mark Rutte says alliance backs U.S. actions in the Middle East while ensuring Ukraine receives the military aid it needs, amid heightened tensions and missile threats to Turkey

When Germany’s chancellor arrived at the White House this week, the agenda had been set months earlier. The meeting - arranged around Christmas - was supposed to focus on two issues that dominate Berlin’s foreign policy: the war in Ukraine and the new American tariffs. Then the war with Iran reshaped everything.

Turkish defense and NATO air systems destroyed a ballistic missile fired from Iran, marking the first direct threat to Turkey amid the escalating U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict in the region

Britain, France, Germany, Italy, and Poland plan to jointly develop affordable air defense weapons and autonomous systems to enhance NATO’s continental protection

Trump commended Athens for its progress toward NATO’s 5 percent defense spending benchmark, saying Greece is demonstrating “real leadership” within the Alliance

The new mission aims to coordinate allied military activity in the Arctic following talks between Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, as the alliance seeks to ease internal strains and boost regional security