SECURITYJul 14 · 08:22 UTCMIDDLE EAST EYEOmar Ashour

Nato survived the Ankara summit - but it still lacks a second fist

NATO survived the 2026 Ankara summit despite persistent imbalances in defense spending and operational dependence on the US. The alliance remains reliant on the US for strategic military functions, with European members contributing significantly less to NATO's common budget compared to US expenditures.

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