Canada set to increase defence spend amid concerns of the future role of the United States on the world stage. Canadian foreign minister, Chrystia Freeland, said a “substantial investment” would be made in its military capability as President trump’s administration look to retreat from the US’s traditional role as the world’s ...
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, has been welcomed to the White House by President Trump. In a remarkable turnaround for the President, in the face of growing tensions and Trump’s repeated disdain of the organisation, he has acknowledged the importance of a strong alliance. “I said it was obsolete. It’s no longer ...
NATO members have decided the next meeting of the North Atlantic Council will take place in Brussels on 25 May 2017 and will also include an inauguration of the organisation’s new Headquarters. The meeting will take on extra significance as the White House has announced the heads of state meeting will be ...
The Prime Minister Theresa May has signalled her intention for Britain to maintain close security ties with Europe following the triggering of Article 50 next week by signing a new defence pact with Germany. Mrs May is keen to stress to other EU leaders that Britain will continue to play a ...