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NATO's 2025 challenges: Trump, Ukraine and defense spending


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Published in Politics and Government on Saturday, December 28th 2024 at 6:40 GMT by MSN   Print publication without navigation

  • As NATO ushers in the new year, it faces an array of challenges. The alliance needs to decide how to strengthen its defenses against Russia, support Ukraine and deal with an unpredictable US President Donald Trump.

The article from MSN discusses several critical challenges facing NATO in 2025. Firstly, the potential return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency poses a significant concern due to his past skepticism towards NATO, particularly regarding the alliance's collective defense commitment under Article 5. Trump's previous administration had questioned the value of NATO, pushing for increased defense spending by European allies. Secondly, the ongoing war in Ukraine has put NATO's unity and strategic response to the test, with the alliance needing to balance support for Ukraine against the risk of direct confrontation with Russia. This situation has led to increased military aid and discussions about Ukraine's potential NATO membership. Lastly, defense spending remains a contentious issue, with many NATO countries still not meeting the agreed target of spending 2% of GDP on defense, despite commitments made in 2014. These challenges collectively underscore the need for NATO to adapt its strategies to maintain its relevance and effectiveness in a rapidly changing geopolitical landscape.

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