The United States' new defence strategy narrows the scope of military assistance it will provide to European partners, signalling reduced commitments or stricter conditions for support.
New United States defence strategy limits military support to European allies
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.
