NATO ‘security guarantees’ do not apply to partner Israel – Stoltenberg

NATO is not obliged to come to the rescue should a hypothetical war break out between Iran and Israel, Jens Stoltenberg has told Germany’s Der Spiegel, amid increased tensions between the bitter Middle East rivals. “Israel is our partner, but not a member of NATO. The security guarantee of Article 5 does not apply to […]

‘Europe already within N. Korean missile range, NATO members in danger’ – Stoltenberg

North Korean missiles now have the range to strike Europe which puts NATO members in danger, Jens Stoltenberg has stated ahead of his visit to Japan and South Korea, saying the military alliance has the capabilities to respond to any threat. “We recognize that Europe has also entered the [North Korean] missile range, and NATO […]

NATO may boost its presence & prolong ‘training’ mission in Afghanistan – Stoltenberg

NATO is considering sending additional military personnel to Afghanistan and increasing the timeframe of the deployment in the view of the “challenging security situation,” the alliance’s secretary general, Jens Stoltenberg, told the German Die Welt daily. The additional troops are expected to join the NATO Resolute Support mission which it says is aimed at training, […]

NATO agrees increased presence in Black Sea – Stoltenberg

NATO nations have agreed to increase the alliance’s presence in the Black Sea, Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said after a ministerial meeting of the bloc. “Today, we agreed on two additional maritime measures: an increased NATO naval presence in the Black Sea for enhanced training, exercises and situational awareness, and a maritime coordination function for […]

NATO shares Trump’s desire for dialogue with ‘assertive Russia’ – Stoltenberg

Like the new US administration, NATO is willing to talk with Moscow, but only from a position of “strength,” alliance chief Jens Stoltenberg said, while confirming that the alliance is continuing to develop its anti-missile shield on Russia’s borders. Read more In an attempt to address fears in Europe that Washington is no longer fully […]