NATO Nations Pledge More for Defense

A recent NATO summit saw a big change in how member countries plan to handle defense spending. The U. S. pushed for this change, and many countries agreed to increase their defense budgets. This move is seen as a way to strengthen the alliance and share the burden more fairly. The summit was a big deal because it got many countries to promise to spend more on defense. The U. S. has long said that other countries need to do more. Now, many NATO members have agreed to spend 5% of their GDP on defense by 2035. This is a big jump from the current 2% target. Leaders from different countries praised the agreement. They said it was a big win for both the U. S. and Europe. Some even called it a historic moment. The idea is that if everyone does more, the alliance will be stronger and better able to handle global threats. But not everyone is happy. Some people think the U. S. is just trying to get others to pay more. They argue that the U. S. should also do its part. Still, the agreement shows that NATO is trying to work together better. The summit also showed that the U. S. is taking a strong role in NATO. The current administration has been pushing for changes, and this agreement is a big part of that. It will be interesting to see if all the promises turn into real action.