Speaking at the 42nd Annual Munich Conference on Security Policy last week, Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld told world leaders that terrorists “are on the defensive” but added that it will take a concerted effort by all nations to “succeed in the war on terror.” He added, “Most of the people in the Middle East do not share the violent ideology of al Qaeda or other violent extremists.” NATO countries must move ahead with making sure efforts to stop terror prevail, including ensuring the success of the nonproliferation security initiative, training the security forces of developing nations, and working in the Caucasus and Central Asia through Partnership for Peace programs.
NATO Scrambles Fighter in Newest Response to Russian Drones
Sept. 16, 2025
NATO scrambled its first fighter Sept. 13 under its new plan to bolster its defenses against Russian air incursions that was put into place after an array of Russian drones flew into Polish airspace last week, the officials from the alliance’s military command said.
