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The state of NATO at 75 and beyond

2024/7/12
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James Goldgeier认为,北约在华盛顿峰会上成功地展现了其在应对俄罗斯威胁方面的团结一致,并强调了继续支持乌克兰对抗俄罗斯侵略的重要性。然而,美国总统大选的结果对北约未来充满不确定性, 特朗普当选总统会对北约及盟友关系造成负面影响。新任北约秘书长马克·鲁特是一位经验丰富的政治家,但荷兰未达到北约设定的国防开支目标,这引发了一些质疑。北约难以完全避免受到美国未来政府政策变化的影响, 特朗普再次当选总统对北约的稳定性构成严重威胁。北约支持乌克兰加入北约,但具体的加入时间和方式仍未确定,乌克兰需要解决国内问题才能加入北约。欧洲国家对俄罗斯的威胁认知程度不一,但普遍认为俄罗斯对欧洲安全构成威胁,并支持继续援助乌克兰。北约加强了与印太地区国家(如澳大利亚、新西兰、韩国)的对话,认识到地区冲突的关联性,并认为中国是俄罗斯在乌克兰战争中的关键支持者。北约需要在维持其核心任务的同时,应对更广泛的全球挑战,例如恐怖主义和气候变化,并向公众展示其为未来做出的准备。

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This chapter explores the uncertainty surrounding NATO's future, particularly concerning the upcoming US presidential election and the potential impact of a Trump presidency on the alliance. It also introduces the new NATO Secretary General, Mark Rutte, and examines his qualifications and potential challenges.
  • Uncertainty surrounding the US presidential election and its impact on NATO.
  • Jens Stoltenberg's stepping down as NATO Secretary General.
  • Mark Rutte's appointment as the new Secretary General and concerns about the Netherlands' defense spending.

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As NATO turns 75, alliance leaders gathered in Washington, presenting a united front in support of Ukraine's survival against the threat of Russia. Brookings Visiting Fellow James Goldgeier reviews the NATO summit's outcomes, how the organization is trying to prepare for the uncertainty of American leadership after November, and the broader challenges—and partners—in NATO's future.

Show notes and transcript: https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-state-of-nato-at-75-and-beyond)

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