How NATO plans to combat potential attacks on the alliance from Russia

NPR | By Steve Inskeep

Published October 13, 2026 at 4:44 AM EDT

NPR's Steve Inskeep speaks with former U.S. Assistant Secretary for European Affairs Dan Hamilton about NATO's detailed plans to counter any possible Russian attack on the alliance.

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