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NATO Summit 2026: Uncertain Times Ahead

NATO Summit 2026: Uncertain Times Ahead

Jul 7, 2026 · Simon Blake

The world's largest military alliance is set to gather in 2026, amidst a backdrop of global turmoil and internal challenges. NATO's summit is scheduled to take

Russian Nuclear Staff to Return to Iranian Plant

Russian Nuclear Staff to Return to Iranian Plant

Jul 6, 2026 · Robert Ashton

Russian nuclear personnel are preparing to return to Iran's Bushehr nuclear power plant. The state nuclear corporation, Rosatom, announced plans for staff to be

NATO at Breaking Point as Leaders Meet in Turkey

NATO at Breaking Point as Leaders Meet in Turkey

Jul 6, 2026 · Catherine Wells

NATO leaders are gathering in Ankara to address pressing issues, including US-Europe tensions and defence gaps. The meeting comes as Ukraine's military resilien

Thinking Twice About US-China War

Thinking Twice About US-China War

Jul 6, 2026 · Robert Ashton

President Donald Trump has once again demonstrated why America's founders insisted that only Congress can declare war. This constitutional provision is crucial

NATO Summit Confronts Deep Transatlantic Rift

NATO Summit Confronts Deep Transatlantic Rift

Jul 6, 2026 · Naomi Okonkwo

Leaders are gathering in Ankara for the 34th NATO summit. The mood is far from celebratory. The alliance faces its most significant crisis of purpose ever. This