Tag: NATO

Chinese Regime Blames the West Amid Mounting Criticism of Its Ties With Russia

As the Chinese regime feels growing heat over its refusal to take a stand against Russia’s invasion, it is turning back to its old tactic: blaming the West. Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine has precipitated a worsening humanitarian crisis and given rise to allegations of war crimes, but the Chinese regime has placed blame for the…


Canada Urged to Raise Defence Spending to 2% of GDP as Once Promised

European nations are boosting defence spending in light of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and it’s time Canada did so too, say defence analysts. The calls also come with trying to address a number of shortcomings the Canadian military faces, especially regarding defending the Arctic. 


Canada Extends Military Mission in Latvia as War Rages in Ukraine

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau concluded his visit to Latvia today where he announced his government was renewing its military operation in the country a year in advance to support NATO. “This mission was set to expire next year and in light of the situation in Europe, we decided to renew it ahead of schedule,” Trudeau…


NATO Must Ensure Conflict Doesn’t Spread Beyond Ukraine: Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said on Tuesday that the transatlantic defense pact must ensure that the conflict in Ukraine doesn’t spill over into neighboring states, an outcome he warned would be more dangerous and destructive than the localized hostilities now roiling the country. “We need to end this conflict, not expand it,” the NATO…


Trudeau to Meet NATO Leader in Latvia After Pledging Support to Baltic Leaders

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau arrived Tuesday at one of NATO’s military bases on the Russian border after telling three Baltic leaders that Canada will stand with them to fight the Kremlin’s war on Ukraine and its cyberattacks on their countries. “You are literally on the front lines of this challenge with Russia,” he said earlier…


What Is America’s Foreign Policy?

Commentary Oh, for the good old days of the Soviet Union. America’s foreign policy and goals were clear then: containment and opposition to communist expansion. Nuclear weapons were a deterrent, but neither side believed the other would use them. Russian President Vladimir Putin has changed the game by threatening to use nukes should the U.S. directly confront…


China Boosts Defense Spending by 7.1 Percent

Major powers in the West are calling on Beijing and urging China to step in amid the Russia-Ukraine war. China responds. Beijing cuts its economic growth target to a new low, but boosts military spending even more than last year. Ukraine’s neighbors voice insecurity. America’s No. 1 diplomat visits the area, carrying a message. Can…


NATO Mulls More Permanent Bases in Baltics, Blinken Says

Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Monday that NATO is expanding its presence in Eastern Europe via temporary deployments of additional forces and equipment, and is considering additional permanent bases in the Baltics amid Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. Blinken made the remarks at a March 7 press conference in Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania,…


NATO Mulls More Permanent Bases in Baltic States, Blinken Says

Secretary of State Antony Blinken has said that NATO is expanding its presence in Eastern Europe via temporary deployments of additional forces and equipment and is considering additional permanent bases in the Baltics amid Russia’s military actions in Ukraine. Blinken made the remarks at a March 7 press conference in Vilnius, Lithuania, where he sought…


Trudeau Opens Door to More Military Spending in Response to Russian Invasion

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is opening the door to spending more on Canada’s military in the wake of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Trudeau is in London today for meetings with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte where all were asked about shoring up their defence budgets. Trudeau says the Liberal…