NATO Summit 2023: Unity or Division?

The NATO summit led by US President Donald Trump seeks to address defense spending among the alliance's 32 members, with division evident as countries like Spain reject new GDP spending targets. The summit also seeks to address Ukraine's position and NATO's ongoing collective defense strategies.

At the upcoming NATO summit, U.S. President Donald Trump and his counterparts aim to navigate an ongoing debate on defense spending pledges. As alliance members gather, Spain's rejection of a 5% GDP spending target underscores significant divisions.

During the summit held Tuesday and Wednesday in The Hague, Trump's stance adds complexity to already strained alliances. Spain and Canada face criticism over their defense expenditures, while the U.S. and its allies discuss strategies to manage collective security commitments.

Though NATO's core mandate emphasizes mutual defense, the summit also confronts the challenge of supporting Ukraine amid ongoing tensions with Russia. The outcome of the meeting could shape NATO's trajectory for years to come, as its members balance military readiness with political unity.

(With inputs from agencies.)