Treaties

LIFESTYLE September 27

On this day in history, September 27, 1779, John Adams assigned to lead peace talks with England

John Adams was assigned the duty of negotiating peace with Great Britain in 1779, two years before George Washington's victory at Yorktown gave the envoy a position of strength.

Digital Originals March 7, 2023

Biden claims NATO is a 'sacred commitment,' but do other countries feel the same?

While the U.S. contributes over two-thirds of NATO nations' defense sending, others not meeting the 2% goal could be looking to "hold America's coat" amid conflict.

Digital Originals February 26, 2023

Biden’s speech rallying NATO was all for show, says retired lieutenant general. Here’s why

Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg said without fulfilling their pledge to spend 2% of GDP on defense, NATO members won't be able to come to the aid of their allies if called.

Russia February 24, 2023

Russian invasion: What is NATO's Article 5?

President Biden met with Bucharest 9 leaders to reaffirm commitment to Ukraine and NATO's pledge to defend all its territory detailed under its Article 5 charter.

VIDEO June 30, 2022

Putin's brutality has unified Europe: Former U.S. ambassador to NATO

Kurt Volker, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, discusses the recent developments with Finnish and Swedish membership to NATO.

Ukraine May 16, 2022

From neutral to NATO: Finnish ambassador to US on why Finland wants to join NATO

The Russians should not be surprised that Finland now wants to join NATO after Russia invaded Ukraine

VIDEO August 2, 2019

US withdraws from arms control treaty with Russia

U.S. pulls out of decades-old treaty; reaction and analysis from the 'Special Report' all-star panel.

VIDEO August 2, 2019

Trump pulls out of decades-old nuclear arms pact with Russia

U.S. terminates Reagan-era nuclear treaty; Rich Edson has the details.

VIDEO August 2, 2019

US formally withdraws from nuclear treaty with Russia

U.S. pulls out of Reagan-era arms treaty; reaction from former assistant secretary of state Robert Charles.

VIDEO January 15, 2019

Tafuri: In America's interest to defend countries that are trying to become democracies, promote freedom

President Trump considers pulling U.S. from NATO, critics outraged; former State Department official David Tafuri weighs in on 'Tucker Carlson Tonight.'