NATO’s Decision-Making: Consensus, Not Majority NATO doesn’t operate like a democracy with majority votes. Instead, consensus is needed for major decisions, especially invoking Article 5—the ...

B-52 Bombers Enhancing NATO’s Ability to Penetrate Defended Areas The U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress bombers are actively ...

Anxieties over US threats to stop protecting the continent are prompting various proposals to reinforce Europe’s deterrence posture – but many of these have serious flaws.

At a recent Great Decisions session, speaker Stephen Flanagan put today’s concerns in perspective by focusing on NATO’s enduring strategic challenges.

President Trump’s nominee for ambassador to NATO expressed a commitment to the alliance during his confirmation hearing on Tuesday, despite Trump allies — including Elon Musk — ...

Putin has forced NATO leaders to confront a fundamental ... at a time when European leadership is weak. Mr. Trump’s decision to impose tariffs, making no distinction between allies and ...

nor consequently NATO umbrella. Face new reality, increase defense spending, treat [Russia] as aggressor that it is. Tighten welfare, streamline decision making processes. I'd add speak 4& defend ...

Importantly, NATO takes its decisions by consensus, so every member has a veto. This week, Hegseth took Ukraine’s candidacy off the table. The United States is the most powerful member.