💨 Abstract

The Trump administration is pushing NATO allies to increase their defense spending to 5% of GDP. Currently, 22 of 32 members spend at least 2% as agreed in 2023. The new goal is set for the June 25 summit in The Hague, but many allies face challenges in reaching even 3.5% of the proposed 5% due to traditional spending calculations and the tight timeline. The U.S.

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