Articles tagged with: Mark Rutte
Newsletter: Ankara summit bought NATO time. Now comes the hard part
10 Jul Member States
Newsletter: Ankara summit bought NATO time. Now comes the hard part
NATO leaders won over President Donald Trump with spending pledges and industrial promises. Delivering the military capabilities behind them will be much harder.
A happy Trump leaves Ankara. NATO’s real test starts now
09 Jul Member States
A happy Trump leaves Ankara. NATO’s real test starts now
Public flattery, new industrial deals and higher defense spending helped keep the U.S. president onside. Behind the scenes, NATO allies were advancing a broader strategy to strengthen Europe's role within the Alliance.
Newsletter: Can NATO charm Trump?
03 Jul Member States
Newsletter: Can NATO charm Trump?
At next week's Ankara summit, allies will try to keep Washington committed by spending more, buying more, and handing Europe a bigger share of the alliance's defense burden.
As transatlantic ties fray, NATO remains intact — for now
10 Apr Foreign & Security Policy
As transatlantic ties fray, NATO remains intact — for now
Despite heightened tensions between the U.S. and Europe over Donald Trump's war with Iran, the president is unlikely to withdraw from the alliance.
Can Europe carry more of NATO’s burden?
03 Feb Member States
Can Europe carry more of NATO’s burden?
Washington wants Brussels to do more, without breaking from NATO. But the gap between ambition and capability is forcing hard choices about defense, leadership and the future of the Alliance.
American power talks as NATO raises spending pledge
27 Jun 25 Foreign & Security Policy
American power talks as NATO raises spending pledge
European NATO members this week bowed to US pressure and pledged to hike their defence spending, but achieving self-sufficiency will require more than just money.