United Kingdom

Scotland’s ‘No’ to Independence Avoids Cataclysm for UK, Former NATO Chief Says

Lord George Robertson: Scottish Vote May Calm Other Secession Moves Yesterday’s decisive rejection of independence by Scottish voters has sidestepped a “cataclysmic” degradation of Britain, a pillar of the transatlantic community, said Lord George Robertson, a former secretary-general of NATO. It is likely to slow down other secession movements, which challenge governments in Spain, Belgium, […]

British Prime Minister on NATO Reforms

By David Cameron, Office of the Prime Minister

After the end of the Cold War, NATO stood down its highest readiness force.

US and Europe have a Feasible Military Option for Defending Ukraine

By Jorge Benitez, U.S. News & World Report

It is becoming harder and harder to ignore Russia’s growing military intervention in Ukraine.

Drone Maker Northrop Grumman Eyes Europe Orders

By Robert Wall, Wall Street Journal

Northrop Grumman Corp. is betting the introduction of high-altitude surveillance drones within the North Atlantic Treaty Organization will help trigger orders for dozens of such aircraft from European armed forces.

Secretary General: Independent Scotland Would Have to Apply to Join NATO

By BBC

An independent Scotland would have to apply to Nato as a new state, secretary general Anders Fogh Rasmussen has said.

US-UK Relationship: ‘Not Only Special, But Essential’

By Matthew Barzun, US Department of State

We are drawing down our presence in Afghanistan, but stepping up our support for Ukraine in the face of Russian aggression and intimidation.

Special Summit Series: The United Kingdom and NATO

By Julian Lindley-French

As host of the NATO Wales summit, British Prime Minister David Cameron faces a delicate challenge; strategy or politics?