NATO Faces New Strain as Iran Conflict Fuels Oil Shock, Security Fears, and Political Fallout

The Iran conflict is pushing NATO into a harder role as Europe, the United States, and other allies weigh military, economic, and diplomatic costs. Rising oil prices, sanctions pressure, and fears of …

Falkland Islands Return to the Center of a Wider Fight Over Power, Oil, and Alliances

A renewed push around the Falkland Islands has reopened old sovereignty disputes and raised bigger questions about oil, military strategy, and the future of Western alliances.

Pentagon Memo Floats Pressure on Allies, Including Falklands Review

An internal Pentagon memo reportedly outlined ways to punish NATO allies that failed to support U.S. operations in a war with Iran, including suspending Spain and reconsidering diplomatic support for …