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Trump pushed NATO to spend big — now comes the harder question: Can Europe actually fight?
NATO allies are increasing defense spending significantly under pressure from Trump and Russia's Ukraine invasion, with countries like Poland, Germany, and Baltic states leading the effort. However, concerns remain about whether this spending translates into actual combat readiness and sustainable military capability.
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