The Rachman Review Nato’s moment of truth
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Jun 12, 2025 Oana Lungescu, NATO's longest-serving spokesperson and now a Distinguished Fellow at the Royal United Services Institute, shares her insights on the upcoming NATO summit. She discusses the critical need for European nations to address Russian threats seriously, and the complexities of boosting defense spending to meet U.S. expectations. Lungescu also highlights the implications of shifting U.S. military presence in Europe and the interconnectedness of global security between Europe and the Indo-Pacific, setting the stage for a challenging yet pivotal moment for NATO.
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Need for 5% Defence Spending
- The 5% GDP defence spending target reflects increased threats since 2014, including Russia's war and China's rise.
- NATO leaders recognize a stronger defence budget is overdue to address these growing security challenges.
Russia's Broader War Vision
- Russia views itself as already at war with the West, not just Ukraine.
- Its strategy aims to divide the West and reshape the global order alongside autocratic allies.
Russia's Hybrid Warfare Tactics
- Russia's hybrid warfare employs covert actions like sabotage and destabilization.
- NATO faces challenges distinguishing aggression short of full-scale invasion, complicating deterrence.