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US-Russian arms treaty is at risk but not dead
Washington is shaping a response to alleged Russian violations of a key pact banning a whole class of nuclear arms
RussiaUS military spending will increase for NATO’s east
The United States seeks to reassure Eastern European allies of Washington’s commitment to their security
United StatesNuclear states will ignore arms ban treaty
States without nuclear weapons are seeking to ban possession and shame states that have them
InternationalAthens is in no rush in Macedonian name dispute
The new Macedonian government’s intensive diplomacy has raised hopes for restarting its NATO and EU accession processes
GreeceRussian fleet raises Black Sea tensions for NATO
The Black Sea Fleet’s increased capabilities and activity have raised real concerns within NATO
Eastern EuropeBudget woes will slow Canada's hard power build-up
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wants to upgrade the Canadian military and take on a UN peacekeeping role
CanadaPerceived threat will shape Balkan NATO defence spend
Only Romania and Greece meet the NATO goal of spending 2% of GDP on defence, the former anxious about Russian intentions
BalkansTrump’s NATO ire will focus on Germany
Trump described the alliance during his campaign as fraught with free-riding allies, but his positions are shifting
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