European defence and 'the desire to combat': NATO nations should 'beef up' forces and political unity

Trump basked in flattery at The Hague—NATO chief Mark Rutte even calling him “daddy”—and claimed victory as allies pledged extra protection spending. However past the reward, Trump struck a surprisingly reverent tone on NATO, a pointy flip from years of scorn. The summit was fastidiously choreographed: leaders massaged numbers to fulfill Trump, rolled out royal hospitality, and stored the occasion ever-so-brief, all whereas he arrived venting over the Iran-Israel ceasefire and left basking in diplomatic affection. For in-depth evaluation and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Eve Irvine welcomes Dr. Sven Biscop, Director of the Europe within the World Programme on the Egmont Royal Institute for Worldwide Relations.