Europe’s defence efforts are faced with a choice – bend to Trump’s will, or push for greater autonomy
Articles on Nato summit 2026
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Spending by NATO members show they are prioritizing the strategic needs of the alliance as a whole rather than simply giving in to Donald Trump’s demands.
The US president unleashed grievances against Europe, reopened his bid to claim Greenland and referred to the Iranian leadership as ‘scum’ in wild NATO performance.
As ever, a lot will depend on the mood of the US president, Donald Trump.
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Professor of International Politics, University of Birmingham
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Professor of International Security, University of Birmingham
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Non-resident Senior Fellow, United States Study Centre, University of Sydney
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Associate Professor and Edward and Emily McWhinney Professor in International Relations, Simon Fraser University
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Catedrático de Ciencia Política, Universitat de Barcelona