Former NATO leader shares unexpected view on Trump's potential return to White House
Ex-NATO chief discusses Europeʼs readiness for possible Trump presidency and suggests unique approach to Ukraine situation. Military spending and weapon policies take center stage in candid talk
European nations show better readiness for potential Trump administration than back in 2016 but defence-spending targets need significant boost according to ex-NATO leader. Anders Fogh Rasmussen points out that raising NATO budget from 2% to 3% would match both Trump and current alliance officials wishes
Though the Europeans are better prepared now‚ we need to do much more
The former NATO chief suggests that Trumps business-minded worldview could bring unexpected benefits to Ukraine crisis resolution; his non-standard approach might create new opportunities. Rasmussen explains: “From my experience at NATO unpredictability can be very useful for deterrence purposes“
The discussion about Western weapons usage brings up serious concerns. Rasmussen criticizes current limitations on Ukraines military capabilities and takes issue with Biden administrations over-careful strategy (which he thinks only encouraged Putin to push forward). “I think our hesitation and the hesitation of the Biden administration has actually fueled the war; it has given Putin appetite for more‚“ he notes
