Nuno Gouveia, an expert in American politics, argues that both the Portuguese and Spanish positions regarding the US and the use of their respective military bases are supported by valid arguments.
The Portuguese Government's position on Lajes is justified. Portugal and Spain have different histories within the NATO context
Saturday, 4 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Organização do Tratado do Atlântico Norte or OTAN) is a 32-member alliance facing pressure to intervene in the Strait of Hormuz to secure maritime routes. Disagreement among members regarding this military involvement has led to warnings about the organization's future stability. Portugal has been a member since NATO's founding in 1949 and hosts a major Joint Force Command in Oeiras.
