NATO at 75: Time to Deliver on Its Promises
NATO heads of state and government will meet in Washington on July 11, 2024 to mark the Alliance’s 75th anniversary. Not only will the leaders have to elect a new secretary-general, the anniversary will take place in the midst of an explosive global situation. As the war in Ukraine continues, the prospect of a second presidential term for Donald Trump also worries the Alliance. In order to strengthen NATO’s ability to defend its members in this time of multiple crises, leaders need to advance seven specific topics. Making headway on these could make the summit historic.
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Russia’s Military Buildup at Ukraine’s Borders: A Challenge for the New German Government
Russian President Vladimir Putin has made it clear that he does not accept Ukraine as a state and wants the United States in particular to recognize his self-claimed “spheres of influence." While all-out war remains unlikely, Berlin needs to find answers.
Scholz Takes Charge
As Germany’s new chancellor prepares to be sworn in, the shape of his incoming government suggests that quite some change is in store for Germany’s European and foreign policy.
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