Pentagon policy chief grilled as Dem claims Trump broke promise about going to war with Iran
During a House Armed Services Committee hearing, Pentagon policy chief Elbridge Colby faced tough questions over President Trump's alleged broken promise not to go to war with Iran.
What if Poland developed its nuclear capabilities? "The USA would oppose this"
The article discusses the views of US Deputy Defense Secretary Elbridge Colby on European countries potentially acquiring nuclear weapons and the implications for NATO.
Pentagon official flags return of 'Cold War mentality,' as Trump admin reshapes NATO alliance
A Pentagon official highlighted a shift in U.S. defense policy that revives a 'Cold War mentality' prioritizing NATO burden-sharing.
The US and NATO version 3.0: “Article 5 is no longer guaranteed”
The article discusses the evolving stance of the U.S. and NATO under the influence of Pentagon strategist Elbridge Colby, indicating a shift in commitments, particularly regarding Article 5 of the NATO treaty.
The American Vision for NATO 3.0
US Deputy Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby urged European allies to increase defense spending and emphasized collaboration over dependency at a NATO Defense Ministers meeting in Brussels.
Analysis: A Person from the USA Arrived at the NATO Meeting, About Whom Surprising Things Are Reported
The first 2026 defense ministers' meeting at NATO's headquarters in Brussels began under different circumstances compared to the previous year, with the notable absence of Donald Trump's former military secretary, Pete Hegseth.
The 'Hawk' Being Sent by the US to the NATO Summit – Grandfather at the CIA Leadership, Focus on China But Also a Realistic Outlook
Defense ministers from NATO member countries are gathering in Brussels to launch the 'Arctic Shield' program aimed at enhancing the alliance's presence in the Arctic region.
Withdraw troops to strengthen NATO… The contradictory speech of the United States
The U.S. Secretary of Defense's absence at the NATO meeting reflects a contradictory stance of reinforcing NATO while withdrawing troops from Europe.
NATO Defense Ministers' Meeting Begins, US Deputy Defense Secretary Present – IS Observes
NATO defense ministers are gathering for their annual meeting in Brussels on February 12, 2026, with the US Deputy Defense Secretary attending in place of the absent Secretary.
USA sends the biggest critic from Europe instead of a minister to the NATO meeting
The US will not send Minister Pete Hegseth to the upcoming NATO defense ministers' meeting but instead Deputy Assistant Secretary Elbridge Colby, marking a rare occurrence in NATO's history.
NATO: First meeting after the Greenland crisis without the US Defense Minister
The NATO Defense Ministers' meeting in Brussels on February 12 will be held without US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who will be replaced by Elbridge Colby from the Pentagon.
Dendias invites Hegseth to visit Athens: What was discussed in the two ministers' tête-à-tête
Greek Defense Minister Nikos Dendias met with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Deputy Secretary Elbridge Colby in Washington, where he invited Hegseth for an official visit to Greece, emphasizing defense cooperation between the two nations.