Hadil Alshalchi
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1,897 appearances
237 recordings
2 series
first heard Dec 2024
last heard 2d ago
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forces in Europe.
So this week, the main issues will include increasing defense spending, investing in military capabilities, and there's going to be a focus on sustaining support for Ukraine to keep deterring Russia.
The opening day of the NATO summit will be all about showing unity and credibility.
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Leaders will meet to discuss an increase in defense spending and investing in military capabilities, including their commitment to spend 5% of GDP on defense and broader security needs, a significant increase from NATO's previous target.
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But the main challenge for allies this week will be to convince President Trump to stay committed to NATO.
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Trump has long argued that NATO allies rely too heavily on the U.S.,
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and that its support cannot be taken for granted.
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So this week is a chance for European allies to show they're stepping up.
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Hadil Al-Shalji, NPR News, Ankara.
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Well, just like Steve mentioned, the opening day is about demonstrating unity and credibility.
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But it also comes at a time when the U.S.
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is planning to shrink its presence in Europe.
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It says it wants to focus its resources elsewhere.
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The administration just announced a six-month Pentagon review of U.S.
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forces in Europe.
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So this week, the main issues will include increasing defense spending, investing in military capabilities, and there's going to be a focus on sustaining support for Ukraine to keep deterring Russia.
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Allies are also expected to discuss their commitment to spend 5% of GDP on defense and broader security needs.
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That's a major increase from NATO's previous target.
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NATO's Secretary General has said there will be announcements on tens of billions in new military contracts.
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Now, President Trump has argued for some time that NATO allies rely too heavily on the U.S., and he's warned that the U.S.
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