Donald Trump, a former member of the United States, said that if NATO members neglect their "financial obligations" to the alliance, he will no longer follow the principle of collective defense when elected, and paying membership dues is the cornerstone of the NATO alliance.
Trump revealed that he had said to the head of state of a major country: "If you don't pay your duty, how can I stand up?" Not only that, but I will also encourage Russia to inflict a severe blow on you. You have to pay off the debts you owe. ”
Putin was so happy that he didn't sleep all night when he heard that Trump had heard this great gift from Trump.
The White House expressed indignation at the remarks, calling them "crazy." House Speaker Andrew Bates stressed that this move encourages the killer power to attack US allies and endanger the economy and global stability.
Article 5 of the NATO Charter enshrines the principle of collective defense, and if any member of the alliance is attacked, it is the same as an attack on all members. These remarks by Trump have sent chills down the backs of NATO member states.
After Russia annexed Crimea in 2014, the European Union agreed to raise defense spending to 2% of GDP. By mid-2023, only 11 NATO member states have reached this goal: Poland (39%), the United States (3.).49%), Greece (301%), Estonia (273%), Lithuania (254%), Finland (245%), Romania (244%), Hungary (243%), Latvia (227%), the United Kingdom (207%) and Slovakia (203%）。
Luxembourg has the lowest defense spending, at just 072%。Canada (138%) and Turkey (131%) also did not meet the target.
Germany's defense spending is far from the norm, with 64 billion euros spent on defense in 2023**, which is only 1. % of GDP6 percent, with a shortfall of 17 billion euros. In 2024, German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius pledged to invest a record 72 billion euros.
Trump's rhetoric, very crazy. Trump even said that after he was elected, he would dissolve NATO. These remarks by Trump have undoubtedly caused shock and concern among many people. His remarks are not only contrary to long-standing U.S. foreign policy, but could also undermine global stability and security.
Trump's rhetoric could have a significant impact on the future of NATO. NATO is an important international organization that aims to maintain peace and security in Europe and North America. However, Trump's rhetoric could undermine NATO's unity and cooperation, and could even lead to the disintegration of NATO.
If NATO collapses, it will indeed be a good thing for world peace.
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