CNN: CNN exclusive: Inside NATO as it faces fire from Trump
(CNN)Donald Trump might label NATO "obsolete," but the multinational defense organization insists it is cutting edge and changing with the times.
NATO even has an entire strategic-level headquarters devoted to "transformation" -- meaning getting it ready for the future -- and it's located not in Europe, like most of NATO's infrastructure, but just a few hours south of Washington.
Its job is ensuring that NATO has the structure, capabilities, troops, tanks, airplanes and equipment needed to confront any threats. As it faces a new era, NATO even has a team looking at cyberwarfare and next month plans to make cyber an official operational domain of warfare, along with air, sea, land and space,
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WNU editor: The foreign policy and military gurus in Washington and Europe definitely do not like what Donald Trump has (and is saying) on NATO. Is he right? He is right that NATO needs a new mission and a reason to exist .... and I will not be surprised if in the years to come that is exactly what happens .... but when exactly .... hmmmm .... definitely not in my lifetime.
More News On Donald Trumps Views On NATO
Donald Trump Says He Will Destroy NATO With His First Phone Call as President -- Politics USA
House members defend NATO, in rebuke to Trump -- Reuters
NATO's top soldier says Trump comments play into hands of Putin -- Reuters
John McCain chides Trump over Nato: 'We ought to show appreciation' -- The Guardian
Top German Diplomat Pushes Back Against Trump’s Attacks -- Foreign Policy
Is Trump Foolish to Demand Abolishing NATO? -- Avner Zarmi, Huffington Post
Donald Trump is right about Nato spending, says UK diplomat -- The Telegraph
Trump is right — Let's ditch NATO -- Glenn Garvin, Miami Herald
What Trump Gets Right About NATO -- Sarwar Kashmeri, US News and World Report
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