Russia’s NATO Airspace Intrusions Are a Dangerous Game—Is Washington Ready to Defend America First?

In recent weeks, Russia has sharply escalated its provocations by flying drones and fighter jets into NATO airspace, marking the most dangerous breaches since Moscow’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine. These incursions are not mere accidents or routine patrols; they represent a deliberate challenge to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization and, by extension, the United States’ commitment to defend its allies and uphold national sovereignty. Why Is Russia Risking Direct Confrontation with NATO? For decades, Russian jets have tested NATO neighbors’ airspace boundaries with impunity. But the scale and boldness of these latest actions — such as the drone swarm over...