The Intelligence from The Economist Holey alliance: NATO’s worries at 75
Jul 9, 2024
Anton LaGuardia, Diplomatic Editor for The Economist, discusses NATO's complex challenges as it celebrates 75 years, highlighting geopolitical tensions and climate issues. Fraser McIlwraith, Economist journalist, sheds light on the alarming decline in Scotland's salmon industry and the environmental factors causing mass die-offs. The conversation also touches on North Korea's bizarre tactics involving balloons filled with waste launched into South Korea, showcasing the absurdities of current international relations.
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NATO's Key Principle
- NATO's core principle is Article 5, where an attack on one member is an attack on all.
- This principle is being tested now given concerns over support for Ukraine and potential changes in US leadership.
Trump's Shadow
- Concerns about Donald Trump's potential return to power loom over the NATO meeting.
- His potential actions regarding Ukraine and the alliance's financial commitments are key discussion points.
Immediate Concerns
- Sustaining support for Ukraine and bolstering Europe's defense are immediate concerns for NATO.
- Meeting the 2% GDP defense spending target may be insufficient to address current threats.