Summary
The NATO summit is set to take place in The Hague amid rising global tensions. The United States is focusing less on Europe, which worries European allies. NATO's Secretary General, Mark Rutte, is urging increased defense spending to counter threats, especially from Russia.
Key Facts
- NATO stands for North Atlantic Treaty Organization and includes 32 member countries.
- The summit is happening in The Hague, Netherlands, for two days.
- Europe is concerned about the U.S. shifting its focus away from traditional alliances.
- NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte is a former Dutch Prime Minister.
- Rutte is encouraging a significant boost in NATO defense spending.
- There are tensions in Europe due to the war in Ukraine, and new threats in the Middle East and Asia.
- Rutte wants a "400-percent increase" in air and missile defense capabilities.
- NATO members are urged to spend more than 3% of their GDP on defense.
