The NATO summit in The Hague could redefine transatlantic relations — or expose their fragility. Amid growing Russian aggression and war in the Middle East, NATO is trying to present a united front.
But the alliance is haunted by one question: will Donald Trump commit? Despite Rutte’s efforts to appease the U.S. president with a streamlined summit and a diluted Ukraine pledge, Trump remains unpredictable.
NATO may emerge from the meeting with a historic 5% spending target — but without clarity on whether the U.S. will stand firm in Europe.