Explainer-What are the key challenges facing NATO?
By Lili Bayer
BRUSSELS, July 3 (Reuters) - NATO leaders gathering for a summit in Ankara on July 7-8 will discuss a host of challenges facing the alliance, from Europe taking on more responsibility for the continent’s security to boosting defence industrial production.
Some officials worry the Iran war could overshadow the gathering, but hope leaders will remain focused on the alliance’s core business: defence and deterrence.
Here is a look at the main challenges facing NATO in the months and years to come:
KEEPING TRUMP IN
NATO Leaders Gather in Ankara Amid Tensions with Trump
- NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump Al-Monitor —
- NATO leaders to gather in Ankara next week, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump The Jerusalem Post —
- NATO leaders including Trump to affirm 'ironclad commitment' to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says The Straits Times —
- Trump Says It’s 'Ridiculous' for U.S. to Maintain Current NATO Support as Rift Widens Ahead of Summit Time —
- Europe has replaced most US cuts within Nato, top commander says South China Morning Post —