Whatâs on the Table in Trump-Zelenskyy White House Summit
On August 18, 2025, President Trump hosts Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy and top EU/NATO officials at the White House to push forward peace efforts in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
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Mass Protests Erupt in The Hague Ahead of NATO Summit
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NATO’s 5% GDP Defense Plan: Economic & Social Trade-Offs
NATO plans to boost defense spending to 5% of GDP, up from 2%. We explore how this leap could reshape member states’ economies, social programs and future priorities.
NATO Summit in The Hague Backs 5% Defense Spending Goal
NATOâs Hague summit debates a 5% GDP defense spending target by 2035 as security priorities shift amid global tensions.
NATO Faces Rift Over 5% Defense Spending Target
As NATO leaders meet in Brussels, Italy, Spain and others clash over a US push for a 5% GDP defense spending target, exposing wider unity challenges.