At the annual NATO leaders’ meeting, transatlantic tensions often surface despite the friendly interactions, and the upcoming gathering in Ankara is expected to be no different. Key issues such as burden-sharing, defense spending, and U.S. dissatisfaction with allies’ roles in reopening the Strait of Hormuz will likely arise. EU leaders hope to stabilize transatlantic relations, but will President Trump be receptive in Turkey?
In this week’s Brussels Playbook Week Ender podcast, Peter Snowdon interviews Estonia’s Defense Minister Hanno Pevkur, who is boosting his nation’s defense budget and capabilities. Anne McElvoy also speaks with POLITICO’s NATO reporter Victor Jack about the behind-the-scenes developments at NATO headquarters.
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