NATO’s Rising Tensions: Defense Spending Debate Exposes Cracks in Alliance
NATO’s new 5% defense spending target highlights internal tensions as European members grapple with U.S. demands and alliance contradictions.
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NATO’s new 5% defense spending target highlights internal tensions as European members grapple with U.S. demands and alliance contradictions.
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Chinese veteran Zhang Shuai dominates Wimbledon qualifying with straight-sets victory, while compatriot Wang Xiyu exits tournament.