US President Donald Trump on Wednesday wrapped up participation in the annual NATO summit, a gathering notable this year for an atmosphere that was far chummier toward Trump than the tension-filled meetings of his first term. After less than 24 hours on the ground in the Netherlands, the Republican president headed back to Washington after securing a major policy change he’s pushed for since 2017 as most NATO countries, except Spain, agreed to significantly increase their defense spending. The president also affirmed his commitment to NATO’s mutual defense pledge. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Delano D’Souza welcomes Ivo H. Daalder, President of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs and US ambassador to NATO under President Barack Obama.
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