U.S., Taliban Sign Deal Aimed at Ending 18-Year Afghanistan War

MATTHEW LEE and KATHY GANNON / The Associated Press Feb 29, 2020 The agreement could see the withdrawal of all American and allied forces in the next 14 months — but it could also easily unravel. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

NATO Downplays Divisions as Infighting Roils Alliance

LORNE COOK and JILL LAWLESS / The Associated Press Dec 4, 2019 Leaders seek to gloss over their differences, particularly on spending and priorities; collective defense pact is called "iron-clad." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

NATO Chief Seeks to Shore Up Unity as Rows Roil Allies

LORNE COOK / The Associated Press Dec 3, 2019 French president's comments about the alliance's "brain death" due in part to lack of U.S. leadership draw President Trump's sharp retort. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Pelosi and McConnell Are Inching Us Closer to Nuclear War

Norman Solomon / Truthdig Mar 28, 2019 Bipartisan reverence for NATO is matched by how dangerous the organization has become as it increases the chances of a conflict with Russia. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Mattis Condemns Russian Influence Peddling in Macedonia

LOLITA C. BALDOR / The Associated Press Sep 17, 2018 The defense secretary condemns Russia's efforts to build opposition to an upcoming vote that could pave the way for the Balkan nation to join NATO, a move Moscow opposes. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

NATO to Point More Guns at Russia (Video)

Alexander Reed Kelly / Truthdig Feb 7, 2015 A military response by NATO is ramping up the new Cold War with Russia as the international body declared Thursday that it will establish six command posts on its eastern borders and create a 5,000-member "rapid reaction" force. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Irony in Norway

Staff / Truthdig Aug 2, 2011 Norwegian Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg, leader of the Labor Party whose youth activists were so viciously targeted by right-wing terrorist Anders Breivik, is warning against "a witch hunt on expression." At the same time, the right-wing Progress Party is looking to exploit Breivik's mass murder to revise a few civil liberties. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )