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NATO Summit: Members Eye 3.5% Defense Budget Boost

5/2/2025

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As NATO prepares for its pivotal summit in The Hague, member nations are poised to bolster defense budgets, potentially setting a new benchmark of 3.5% of GDP. With U.S. tensions and the ongoing crisis in Ukraine weighing heavily, the alliance's strategy and cohesion are more crucial than ever.

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As NATO prepares for its pivotal summit in The Hague, member nations are poised to bolster defense budgets, potentially setting a new benchmark of 3.5% of GDP. With U.S. tensions and the ongoing crisis in Ukraine weighing heavily, the alliance's strategy and cohesion are more crucial than ever.