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NATO & Elbridge Colby

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NATO: NATO>>> is under unprecedented strain as the United States>>> plans to scale down its military commitments, intensifying concerns among European members about Washington's potential withdrawal and their own security.
Elbridge Colby: Elbridge Colby>>>, United States — The Pentagon>>> policy chief, has publicly stated that the United States>>> will continue to use nuclear weapons to protect NATO>>> members, even as European allies take the lead on conventional forces.
May 18, 2026 · 46 articles
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NATO: NATO is the subject of the review, which aims to make the alliance more European-led and reduce reliance on the US.
Elbridge Colby: Colby is the US Defense Under Secretary who confirmed the review's start and outlined its goals.
Jul 16, 2026 · 19 articles
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NATO: NATO is the central organization demanding credible spending plans from allies; the summit aims to strengthen alliance capabilities.
Elbridge Colby: Colby, a U.S. undersecretary of defense, laid out the 'NATO 3.0' vision for Europe assuming greater defense responsibility.
Apr 20, 2026 · 60 articles
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NATO: NATO is the framework within which these discussions are taking place, and its nuclear sharing program is being considered for expansion to new member states.
Elbridge Colby: Elbridge Colby, Pentagon policy chief, has publicly stated that the United States will continue to use its nuclear weapons to protect NATO members.
Jun 02, 2026 · 11 articles
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NATO: NATO showcased unity and new arms deals, but internal divisions over Iran and Denmark — Greenland persist. The alliance reaffirmed its collective defense commitment and pledged continued support for Ukraine.
Elbridge Colby: U.S. undersecretary of defense; outlined 'NATO 3.0' strategy for greater European self-reliance.
Apr 20, 2026 · 317 articles
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NATO: Alliance whose U.S. presence is under separate review, related to broader posture.
Elbridge Colby: Undersecretary of Defense for Policy; his office launched a review of NATO presence, related to broader posture.
Aug 18, 2026 · 20 articles
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NATO: NATO alliance is being watched to see if it will help ships pass through the Strait of Hormuz if it isn't reopened by early July.
Elbridge Colby: Elbridge Colby>>>, the Pentagon's second-in-command, described security talks between Israel>>>i and Lebanese military delegations in Washington as 'productive'.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
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NATO: NATO hosted a conference in Sweden where U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio discussed the progress of peace talks, indicating the alliance's awareness of the geopolitical situation.
Elbridge Colby: Elbridge Colby>>>, the Pentagon's second-in-command, described security talks between Israel>>>i and Lebanese military delegations in Washington as 'productive'.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
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Elbridge Colby: Elbridge Colby, U.S. Under Secretary of Defense, attended the NATO meeting in place of Pete Hegseth.
Feb 12, 2026 · 6 articles
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Apr 29, 2026 · 12 articles
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May 21, 2026 · 85 articles
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May 18, 2026 · 15 articles
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