Kurt Volker
Coverage of Kurt Volker in the Nexus archive.
- Former U.S. ambassador to NATO on the relationship between the alliance and Trump
NPR's Michel Martin interviews Kurt Volker about the relationship between NATO and President Trump. The discussion focuses on the dynamics between the alliance and Trump.
- Macron once had a knack for managing Trump. The G7 may test it
The relationship between U.S. President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron, initially marked by close interactions like joint events, has deteriorated into open disagreements over issues like tariffs, Ukraine, and the Iran war. The G7 summit in France may highlight tensions as Trump's frustrations with allies and past actions, such as unilaterally joining Israel against Iran without consultation, strain diplomatic relations.
- Former NATO ambassador warns of ‘terrible consequences’ in criticizing Trump Iran moves
Former U.S. ambassador to NATO Kurt Volker warned European nations against publicly criticizing President Trump’s military operations against Iran, suggesting they can disagree without expressing it. He argued that even if actions are seen as folly with terrible consequences, there's no obligation to voice dissent.