NATO Secretary General visits Washington for high-level talks on transatlantic security, focusing on deterrence, defense posture, and ongoing support for Ukraine.
The Pentagon plans to scale back U.S. participation in select NATO groups, prompting concerns among allies about Washington’s long-term commitment to the alliance’s collective defense.
As Donald Trump intensifies his attacks on NATO’s relevance and cost, the alliance’s secretary general heads to Washington, seeking to reassure U.S. leaders and shore up transatlantic unity.
President Trump’s new security strategy rebukes European allies over defense spending while reaffirming U.S. dominance in the Western Hemisphere, signaling a sharper, America-first approach.
The US has reportedly set a 2027 deadline for Europe to assume primary responsibility for NATO’s defense, officials told Reuters, signaling a major strategic shift in transatlantic security.