Western & Northern Europe
The US and Iceland closed the US airbase at Keflavik in 2006, establishing NATO’s role in the region and exemplifying effective communication.
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February 18, 2026
Europe Doubles Down on Semiconductor Strengths
The US and Asia depend on Europe for key chipmaking technology.
February 18, 2026
High Politics in NATO’s High North
The alliance’s new focus on the High North may have been accelerated by politics, but its main aims are solidly military.
February 13, 2026
Can Russia Be Rescued by Disaster in Ukraine?
Past Russian military defeats have presaged political change. Could the mass casualties in Ukraine help a new generation of reformers come to the fore?
February 10, 2026
US Navy Seeks Small, Fast Ships for Future Fleet
Forget the press releases; US naval thinking is all about getting more hulls into the water even if they’re not yet properly armed.
February 5, 2026
UK Crisis of Trust Menaces National Security
A dramatic decline in trust in institutions and politicians must be reversed if Britain and other democracies are to defend against attacks.
February 4, 2026
Power in Numbers: Governments Gang Up On Tech
Governments are demanding that tech compromise. The pressure can prove effective, provided they act together.
February 3, 2026
Where Will Italy Side in a NATO Divorce?
As Europe considers its future defenses, Italy is among those facing defining choices.
February 2, 2026
The Scramble for the Arctic — Greenland and Beyond
A fierce competition for land and influence is underway in the High North, a campaign redolent of past territorial contests.
January 25, 2026
What We Learned From the Greenland Affair
There are lessons to digest for both the US and Europe.