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According to information from alliance circles, the meeting was supposed to focus, among other things, on Russia’s war against Ukraine and the issue of defense spending. During the election campaign, Trump claimed that he could end the Russian war of aggression within 24 hours and demanded that all allies spend three percent of their gross domestic product on defense in the future. In addition to the USA, only four of the 32 NATO states currently achieve this mark. Germany is estimated to reach just 2.1 percent this year.
Allies are worried about Trump’s second term in office
In NATO, most member states would have preferred a victory for the Democratic candidate Kamala Harris. Trump’s statements in the past had raised doubts about whether the United States would fully support its commitment under his leadership. During his term of office from 2017 to 2021, he repeatedly complained about what he considered to be too low defense spending by European allies and at times even threatened that the USA would leave the alliance.
Rutte nevertheless appeared calm after Trump’s election victory. “Through NATO, the United States has 31 friends and allies who help advance U.S. interests, multiply American power and ensure the security of Americans,” he said. Together, the allies represented half of the world’s economic and military strength. Cooperation in NATO helps to deter aggression, protect collective security and support the economy.
It was Rutte’s first meeting with Trump in his new role. As head of the Dutch government, he had already met the Republican several times. During a meeting with Rutte in 2019, Trump said he and Rutte had become friends./aha/DP/he
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How has Donald Trump‘s rhetoric and policies regarding NATO impacted the alliance’s cohesion and ability to respond effectively to security threats?
## NATO at 75: Uncertainty and Concerns Loom Large
Welcome to World Today News, where we delve into the pressing issues shaping our world. Today we’re focusing on the 75th anniversary of NATO, a milestone marked by both celebration and unease. Joining us today are two esteemed guests:
**Dr. Emily Carter**, Professor of International Relations at Georgetown University and a leading expert on transatlantic security, and **Mr. Karl Schmidt**, former German Ambassador to NATO.
Welcome to both of you.
**Dr. Carter:** Thank you for having me.
**Mr. Schmidt:** It’s a pleasure to be here.
**Section 1: A Turbulent Anniversary**
Let’s begin by addressing the elephant in the room. NATO’s 75th anniversary arrives amidst renewed concerns about transatlantic unity, particularly in light of Donald Trump’s recent election victory.
**Dr. Carter**, how do you assess the impact of Trump’s victory on NATO’s future?
**Mr. Schmidt**, from your experience within NATO, what are your greatest apprehensions regarding the alliance’s ability to function effectively under a second Trump administration?
**Section 2: Navigating Shared Responsibilities**
The article highlights Trump’s past criticisms of European defense spending.
**Mr. Schmidt**, how do you respond to the argument that European allies should increase their defense budgets?
**Dr. Carter**, what are the potential consequences of continued disagreements over burden-sharing within NATO?
**Section 3: The Shadow of Russia**
The ongoing war in Ukraine casts a long shadow over NATO’s celebrations.
**Dr. Carter** , how effectively can NATO address the evolving security challenges posed by Russia?
**Mr. Schmidt**, what are your thoughts on the prospects for a peaceful resolution to the conflict in Ukraine, given NATO’s role in the region?
**Section 4: Looking Ahead – A Future Uncertain**
As NATO enters its next chapter, many questions remain unanswered.
**Dr. Carter**, what are the biggest challenges facing NATO in the years to come?
**Mr. Schmidt**, what are your hopes for the future of the alliance?
We’d like to thank both Dr. Carter and Mr. Schmidt for their invaluable insights. Their perspectives provide a valuable lens through which to view the current state and potential future of NATO.
