WEF says Trump to join Davos virtually after retaking White House
Børge Brende, WEF's president, said there is "a greater level of global uncertainty than we have seen in a generation."
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, started with 12 countries in 1949 and has since grown into a military alliance among Canada, the United States and 27 European nations. It requires members to commit to helping each other defend against any attack. NATO's initial purpose was to defend Western Europe from the Soviet Union during the Cold War.
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Børge Brende, WEF's president, said there is "a greater level of global uncertainty than we have seen in a generation."
NATO officials say the threat of sabotage to energy and communications cables on the sea floor is 'a global problem.'
The U.N. and other organizations expect a second round of reduced U.S. support and engagement with Trump's return.
Trump's second term will likely pose a serious challenge to U.N.-led efforts on climate change, global health and trade.
Global cooperation on health, defense, climate change and more would be at risk under a second Trump presidency.
As summit host, Biden's administration projected unity for Ukraine and deflected concern about Trump.
The Biden administration hosts a celebration for an expanding NATO's 75th anniversary amid political turmoil.
The outgoing Dutch prime minister is tipped to replace Jens Stoltenberg, who will step aside at a summit next month.
A study estimates the world's armed forces have a combined carbon footprint equal to 5.5% of global greenhouse gases.
His diplomatic blitz comes as Ukraine reels from Russia's devastating aerial assault, which has intensified since March.
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warns 'literally any scenario is possible' in Europe since Russia invaded Ukraine.
Sweden does not share a border with Russia, but its coastlines stretch 3,218 kilometers to its east along the Baltic Sea.
The bid required approval by all NATO members, including Turkey and Hungary which each won concessions.
The summit is focused on Europe's uncertain security, clouded by Russia's threat and America's political turmoil.
The former U.S. president indicated that he would violate the North Atlantic Treaty if re-elected to the White House.
Education Cannot Wait said Afghan girls are the "furthest behind" in efforts to erase poverty and reduce inequality.