Javier Colomina, a NATO representative, states that it is necessary to “remember that the essential element of this defence is nuclear deterrence and that is in the hands of the US”.
NATO argues that Europe must continue to trust the US
Wednesday, 29 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.
