Heavy-handed U.S. Approach to NATO Risks Economic Backlash
U.S. pressure on NATO allies for increased defense spending is causing concern among members, risking economic backlash and potential shifts in defense relationships.
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U.S. Reaffirms Commitment to NATO, Urges Allies to Boost Defense Spending
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken reaffirms America’s commitment to NATO and urges European allies to significantly increase their defense spending to strengthen the alliance.
EU Leaders Push for Stronger Defense, But Can’t Agree on Spending
EU leaders are pushing to strengthen their defense capabilities amid doubts over U.S. protection, but divisions over spending and strategy remain.
EU Leaders Boost Defense Spending, Pledge More Aid for Ukraine
EU leaders have agreed to enhance defense capabilities and pledged more aid for Ukraine, endorsing the ReArm Europe plan during a special summit in Brussels.
UK PM Pledges to Boost Defense Spending Amid Global Tensions
British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledges to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP amid rising global tensions.
Is the Transatlantic Alliance Fracturing Over Ukraine?
As tensions rise over defense spending and Ukraine, European leaders question the future of NATO and the commitment of the U.S., potentially signaling the end of transatlantic consensus.
U.S. Defense Secretary Urges Increased Defense Spending
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin calls for increased defense spending, urging NATO allies to raise their military budgets amid global security challenges.