Amidst celebrations for its 75th anniversary, NATO is facing challenges from all fronts. As world leaders gather in Washington, DC, to mark the occasion, the military alliance is being forced to address uncertainties surrounding the upcoming US presidential election and the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict.
The pressure is on for NATO members to increase military spending to 2 percent of their GDP, a demand long echoed by US presidential candidate Donald Trump. However, the question remains: is ramping up defence budgets the right move amidst economic turmoil?
Meanwhile, a new confederation of military governments in West Africa is causing a stir, reshaping alliances in the region. And with Boeing’s recent plea deal with the US government, what lies ahead for the aerospace giant?
As the alliance scrambles to deter Russian aggression and brace for a potential Trump presidency, the future of NATO hangs in the balance, with tough decisions ahead on both the military and economic fronts.