# NATO
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NATO Conducts Major Baltic Amphibious Exercise in Germany as Europe Tests Rapid Reinforcement
NATO launched Steadfast Dagger‑2026, a large amphibious exercise on Germany’s Baltic coast involving about 10,000 troops from 13 countries, aimed at practising rapid reinforcement of the alliance’s eastern flank. The United States did not directly participate, highlighting growing European responsibility for regional deterrence and testing allied logistics and interoperability.
NATO Rehears Rapid Reinforcement with Large Amphibious Exercise on Germany’s Baltic Coast
NATO held its largest exercise of 2026—Steadfast Dart‑2026—on Germany’s Baltic coast, staging amphibious landings with about 10,000 troops from 13 countries to practise rapid reinforcement of the alliance’s eastern flank. The drill emphasised mobility and joint logistics, and marked a prominent European‑led on‑site role while the U.S. did not directly participate.
Starmer Pledges to Speed Up UK’s Push to 3% Defence Spending, Urges a ‘Ready to Fight’ Europe
Prime Minister Keir Starmer has pledged to accelerate Britain’s move to spend 3% of GDP on defence, stressing that Europe must be prepared to fight and that UK security remains bound up with the Continent. The vow aims to reassure NATO allies and domestic audiences, but its strategic value will depend on execution, procurement, and cooperation with European partners.
Munich’s Silent Schism: A Quiet Turning Point in Transatlantic Security
The 62nd Munich Security Conference exposed a quieter, deeper rift between the United States and Europe over the distribution of security responsibilities and the future of the Western order. European leaders publicly signalled a push toward greater strategic autonomy even as they remain materially dependent on US security guarantees, while civil society protests underscored domestic opposition to expanded militarisation.
Munich Aftermath: Transatlantic Alliance Intact but the Old Order Is Dead
At the Munich Security Conference, warm rhetoric from the U.S. masked deep policy disagreements that have hollowed out the post‑Cold War transatlantic order. European leaders, while publicly affirming ties with Washington, are openly exploring greater strategic autonomy — including talks about a shared or independent nuclear deterrent — in response to perceived U.S. unpredictability.
From Architect to Abandoner: How US 'Exit Storm' Is Rewiring Global Order
The Trump administration’s post‑2025 campaign of withdrawing from dozens of international organisations marks a strategic pivot from multilateral stewardship toward selective engagement and parallel institution‑building. The policy mixes large exits from soft governance bodies with sustained or increased investment in hard security instruments, producing greater fragmentation, trust deficits with allies, and a more contested global governance landscape.
Starmer Sends Carrier to the High North: Britain Reasserts Naval Muscle and NATO Resolve
At the Munich Security Conference, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced a carrier strike group, including HMS Prince of Wales, will deploy to the North Atlantic and the High North this year. The move is intended as a signal of NATO resolve, a prompt to European defence cooperation and a demonstration of Britain’s post‑Brexit security role, while also heightening strategic competition in the Arctic.
Munich Security Conference Closes Under a Shadow of Transatlantic Strain
The 62nd Munich Security Conference ended on 15 February with transatlantic tensions prominent throughout the event. Debates over burden‑sharing, approaches to Russia and China, and the limits of U.S. reliability highlighted growing strategic divergences between Europe and America.
NATO’s 'Arctic Sentinel' Risks Becoming Political Rebranding Rather Than New Strategy
NATO launched the “Arctic Sentinel” operation on 11 February to unify allied activities in the Arctic and the High North after tensions sparked by U.S. President Trump’s remarks about Greenland. Critics argue the move is largely political symbolism intended to placate Washington and repackages existing efforts rather than creating new military capability.
At Munich Security Conference, Merz Urges Europe to Build ‘Strategic Autonomy’ Amid Great‑Power Strains
At the Munich Security Conference, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz urged Europe to accelerate the development of strategic autonomy in response to Russia’s war in Ukraine, U.S.–China rivalry, and fragile transatlantic guarantees. The call signals a shift toward concrete investment in defence, supply‑chain resilience and industrial cooperation, while highlighting the challenge of balancing autonomy with transatlantic partnership.
Munich Security Conference Opens as Ischinger Calls for a Transatlantic 'Reset' and a Stronger, United Europe
The 62nd Munich Security Conference opened on February 13 with Wolfgang Ischinger warning that the transatlantic partnership is at a crossroads and calling for a unified, stronger Europe. The gathering—attended by more than 1,000 delegates including over 60 heads of state—aims to forge a "transatlantic reset" amid what Ischinger described as unprecedented global security challenges.
NATO Launches 'Arctic Sentinel' to Centralize Command and Boost Presence in the High North
NATO has launched "Arctic Sentinel," a multi‑domain operation led by Joint Force Command Norfolk to centralize allied command and strengthen presence across the Arctic and High North. The initiative reflects growing strategic competition in the region and a desire to improve coordination among Nordic and NATO partners in a challenging operational environment.