The US armed forces intend to provide a “more limited” level of support to European allies in order to prioritise internal security and deterrence against China, announces the Pentagon's new defence strategy, released on Friday. The “National Defence Strategy 2026”, an unclassified document released by the United States Department of War (designation adopted by ...
United States wants Europe to defend itself and eases pressure on Beijing
Saturday, 24 January 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.
