Published Aug 29, 2026, 7:00 AM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 1 source

US threatening Falklands support withdrawal to pressure UK on NATO spending

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The US is reportedly threatening to withdraw support for British sovereignty over the Falkland Islands as a means to compel the UK to meet NATO's 2% defense spending target. This action is viewed as antagonistic and could significantly strain the 'special relationship' between the US and the UK.