# **Putin is preparing for another invasion while NATO is fatally distracted**

**Why NATO Needs More Than Just Increased Defense Spending to Deter Future Threats**

At the recent NATO summit in The Hague, member states committed to a target of spending 2% of their GDP on defense by 2035. This move reflects growing concerns that diplomatic efforts alone may not be enough to stop the war in Ukraine or deter future aggression from Russia.