A War Without Allies, Trump Struggles to Garner NATO Support

The United States is finding itself increasingly isolated as the conflict with Iran deepens. Key allies in Europe and elsewhere have shown little appetite for endorsing or joining Washington’s military course, and European officials have publicly stressed diplomacy over escalation. Reuters reported on March 17, 2026 that EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas called for a diplomatic solution around the […]

NATO’s Eastward Expansion: Implications and Challenges

“Sweden To Join NATO After Approval From Hungary” In a significant development, Sweden’s long-stalled accession process to NATO finally received a green light as Hungary’s parliament approved the motion on Monday, overcoming objections from Turkey and Hungary (Buchholz, Statista, Feb 27, 2024). Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban, after previously expressing concerns over Swedish criticism of his government’s policies, allowed the […]