NATO
Downturn in Russia's NATO ties seems irreversible
Moscow has threatened retaliation after NATO expelled eight members of its mission to the alliance
RussiaWarship move signals new era for German-Chinese ties
Germany has sent a warship to the South China Sea, reflecting Berlin's desire to increase its clout in the Indo-Pacific
ChinaWestern attribution of Microsoft hack pressures China
A broad coalition of advanced economies has jointly called out China for the highly damaging Microsoft Exchange hack
InternationalRussia will temper threats to NATO vessels
The Netherlands has accused Russia of “irresponsible” behaviour in flying jets close to a frigate in the Black Sea
RussiaRussian live fire incident will alarm NATO navies
Russia's announcement that it dropped munitions near a UK destroyer has been denied in London
United KingdomNATO exit may smooth talks but not end Afghan war
The US-NATO US troop withdrawal has started as Afghanistan's military reports fierce fighting
AfghanistanNATO debate will shape US policy on Afghan exit
NATO defence chiefs are discussing the timing of a troop exit from Afghanistan, although that decision is Washington's
AfghanistanUS allies will push Iraqi security, pressuring Iran
The killing of a US contractor in a rocket attack in northern Iraq has raised the regional stakes
Iraq
