NATO
NATO defence spending data point to heated UK debate
The Russia crisis is not yet spurring more NATO burden-sharing, with the US spending share forecast up at 73% this year
NATOAllies will want proof of Macedonian 'terrorists'
Skopje may have foiled an attempt to rerun the 2001 Albanian insurgency -- or be misrepresenting smugglers as terrorists
MacedoniaTrident renewal decision to test UK finances, parties
The United Kingdom must take key defence decisions after the election amid a defence budget squeeze
United KingdomMontenegrin elites will deny Russia a veto on NATO
Fear of Russian reaction to expanding NATO to include Montenegro is stronger in Paris than Podgorica
MontenegroNew Estonian coalition will remain wary towards Russia
Election result will see continuation of Estonian government's policies -- and wariness of Russia
EstoniaNATO allies will not rush to admit Ukraine
Moscow's assumption that the pressure for Ukraine to join NATO comes from NATO reveals its acute security anxieties
RussiaMoscow's sabre-rattling in the Baltic will rebound
It is unclear what Russia means by increased military activity in the Baltic, but it will hardly win hearts and minds
Baltic statesPutin speech aims to rally Russians to national cause
Speech highlights mistrust of West and that Crimea's status is non-negotiable
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