The United States has long been the backbone of NATO, providing significant financial and military resources to uphold the alliance’s mission. However, mounting frustrations over unequal defense spending have led the U.S. to push for stricter enforcement of NATO’s 2%...
Can NATO Survive Financial Strain? The Fallout of U.S. Demands for Fair Share Contributions
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Can NATO Survive Financial Strain? The Fallout of U.S. Demands for Fair Share Contributions
The United States has long been the backbone of NATO, providing significant financial and military resources to uphold the alliance’s mission. However, mounting frustrations over unequal defense spending have led the U.S. to push for stricter enforcement of NATO’s 2%...