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Rasmussen Advocates 'D7' Alliance Against Global Economic Pressures

5/13/2025

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Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen urges the formation of a "D7" alliance uniting liberal democracies such as the UK and EU to combat economic pressures from the US and China. He stresses the importance of collective action against trade threats and advocates for heightened defense spending to counter Russian aggression, calling for solidarity against autocratic leaders.

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Former NATO Secretary General Anders Fogh Rasmussen urges the formation of a "D7" alliance uniting liberal democracies such as the UK and EU to combat economic pressures from the US and China. He stresses the importance of collective action against trade threats and advocates for heightened defense spending to counter Russian aggression, calling for solidarity against autocratic leaders.