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Matt Hyatt's avatar

Hi Preston,

During a 2014 summit NATO member countries agreed to spend at least 2% of their GDP on defense spending by 2025. As of 2021 only 10 member states have met that threshold with the United States the second highest in GDP spending (Poland in the top spot). Based on GDP the United States defense spending dwarfs all other NATO member states but the most immediate threat, given the proximity of aggressor states, is to Western Europe.

How does NATO plan to address the original agreement of a minimum 2% defense spending for the other member states? Additionally, how does NATO plan to focus their resources to bolster defense in member nations while also anticipating and addressing potential future threats based on current events (i.e. continual ammunition supply to Ukrain, air defenses, etc.)?

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Sarah's avatar

Preston, how do citizens of member countries get more involved in NATO? Do they have internships, programs, etc. that people can get involved in? If so, what does that process look like?

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