NATO, Trump

What is Nato, which countries are members and will they increase defence spending?
Nato asks every member country to spend at least 2% of national income - also known as GDP - on defence. It is thought that 23 countries met that target in 2024, compared to only three in 2014. The countries which spend the largest share of GDP on defence are the US and those close to Russia, such as Poland and the Baltic states.
Top UK Official Backs Trump's Call for Increased NATO Defense Spending
NATO's current target for members' defense spending is 2 percent of their country's GDP. Trump has repeatedly called on the alliance to increase this amount.
Europe Doubts Trump Could Make NATO Spend 5% Of GDP On Defence
Incoming US president Donald Trump has demanded NATO countries massively ramp up defence spending to five percent of GDP -- more than double the current target -- but few in Europe see the figure as feasible.
Spending 3% of GDP on defence 'realistic': Czech PM
The Czech premier said Wednesday that aiming to spend three percent of GDP on defence was "realistic", a day after US President-Elect Donald Trump urged NATO members to raise spending.Trump on Tuesday pushed NATO members to boost defence spending to five percent of GDP,
Trump's NATO challenge: A push for higher defence spending
Even before being sworn in, Donald Trump harshly criticised European NATO countries. He also changed his stance on ending the conflict in Ukraine, suggesting he could achieve it within half a year, not in 24 hours as he previously claimed.
I understand Putin's stand': Trump fumes at NATO over Ukraine, 'increase defence spend, else…
NATO members should spend 5% of their GDP on defense up from the current 2% target, incoming US President Donald Trump has said.Addressing journalists at Mar-a-Lago, Trump said most NATO members are not paying their fair share.
Donald Trump's Greenland Proposal Would Blow Up NATO. Here's How
The U.S. president-elect has not ruled out trying to acquire the autonomous territory belonging to alliance member Denmark.
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Trump Says NATO Members Should Raise Defense Spending To 5% Of GDP
Donald Trump on Tuesday pushed NATO members to boost their defense spending to five percent of GDP, underlining his long-standing claims that they are underpaying for US protection. "They can all ...
Greenland Important for the US, Says Trump's Pick for National Security Adviser
Representative Michael Waltz (R-FL) speaks on Day 3 of the Republican National Convention (RNC), at the Fiserv Forum in ...
Would Trump really go to war with Europe for Greenland?
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