Nuclear diplomacy suffers major setback in Russia’s war on Ukraine
The total number of nuclear warheads fell worldwide, but the amount of operational nuclear weapons started to rise.
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, started with 12 countries in 1949 and has since grown into a military alliance among Canada, the United States and 27 European nations. It requires members to commit to helping each other defend against any attack. NATO's initial purpose was to defend Western Europe from the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
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Italy undecided about exiting China's Belt and Road Initiative
As the only G-7 member to have joined Beijing's sprawling global pact, Italy had indicated it would leave. But now Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the decision is still up in the air.
DIANA makes low-key entrance as NATO’s DARPA-style innovation hub
The new technology accelerator from NATO quietly began taking shape a year before Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Ukraine's leader presses for war accountability at The Hague
Zelenskyy conveyed his confidence that Russia's leaders would someday face justice for war crimes.
U.N. vote opposes Taliban constraints against females
A U.N. Security Council resolution calls on Afghanistan's de factor rulers to quickly restore the rights of women and girls.
The great Twitter cull looms for leaders and organizations
Hundreds of accounts of world leaders and their institutions, plus 40 organizations and their leaders, were to be demoted.
International arms control at a 'crossroads' over nuclear threats
The NATO chief emphasized the need to negotiate new arms control arrangements, despite broad geopolitical worries.
NATO chief: Finland 'safer,' military alliance 'stronger' with accession
The addition more than doubles the length of 1,215 kilometers of borders that NATO member nations share with Russia.
Stockpiles of nuclear weapons available for use increased in 2022
Nuclear warheads available to nations for deployment reached 9,576 at the start of 2023, up from 9,440 a year earlier.
At U.N., leaders link debt, climate to unity in fighting counterterrorism
Mozambique hosted a talk on how the U.N. and regional organizations can curb terrorism and violent extremism.
Russia to suspend role in last remaining nuclear accord with U.S.
Putin said Russia will not withdraw from the treaty but will no longer allow NATO countries to inspect its nuclear arsenal.
Group of nations back first call for 'responsible' military uses of AI
The agreement emerged from high-level political talks among 85 countries on the sidelines of an international summit.
NATO allies to step up support for Ukraine's 'grinding war of attrition'
The move reflects the Ukrainian president's request for vastly more heavy weaponry and ammunition to launch an expected spring counteroffensive against Russia.
Sweden’s NATO bid put in jeopardy after Quran burning in Stockholm
The Turkish president threw cold water on NATO’s expansion after protests in the Swedish capital by an anti-Islam activist and pro-Kurdish groups.
NATO and E.U. sign agreement to take partnership 'to the next level'
Building on two previous joint declarations between the organizations signed in 2016 and 2018, leaders said they would strengthen cooperation on a broad range of issues.
NATO and Poland conclude a missile strike was not a Russian attack
NATO said its preliminary analysis suggests the incident was likely caused by a Ukrainian air defense missile, not by Russia.