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3 NATO gambles that have played a big role in the horrors of war in Ukraine

For 25 years, experts warned that the expansion of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was risky. The leading voice among them was the late American diplomat and historian George F. Kennan, who wrote in 1997:

The Conversation · Mar 13, 2022

Russian official warns Finland, Sweden against joining NATO

Finland and Sweden countered Russian warnings of retaliation should the Nordic nations join the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Tribune News Service · Mar 12, 2022

Ukraine invasion: why eight Nato members triggered article 4 of the North Atlantic Treaty

In the 73 years since the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) was founded, member nations have activated article 4 of its founding treaty only half a dozen times. The latest instance was on February 24, the day Russia invaded Ukraine. Eight Nato members – Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Latvia,…

The Conversation · Mar 1, 2022

Nato sending planes, ships to eastern Europe

North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) allies have put forces on standby and sent ships and fighter jets to bolster Europe's eastern defences as tensions soar over Russia's military buildup around Ukraine, the alliance said Monday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 24, 2022

Bulgaria says it decides on its defence with NATO allies

Bulgaria decides on its defence plans in coordination with its allies in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said on Friday after Russia said its security demands included that NATO forces leave Bulgaria and Romania.

Reuters · Jan 21, 2022