EPISODE · Jun 24, 2025 · 15 MIN
The NATO summit and the future of the alliance
from The Greek Current · host Hellenic Leaders
We’re turning our attention to the Hague today, where NATO leaders are gathering this week for a two day summit. While European allies - keen to avoid clashing with President Trump - already agreed to Washington’s demands that they increase defense spending, key questions loom over Ukraine, the Middle East, and the future of the transatlantic alliance. Ian Lesser, the vice president and Brussels chief of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into what’s at stake at this summit.You can read the articles we discuss on our podcast here:Weathering the Storm: The Hague Summit and the Future of NATONATO members agree to increase defense spending to 5%How Europe would fill an America-shaped hole in NATOIranian spies target bases on Crete and CyprusLive Updates: Israel and Iran Agree to Cease-Fire Announced by TrumpIsrael accuses Iran of violating ceasefire, vows to 'respond forcefully'
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Ian Lesser, the vice president and Brussels chief of the German Marshall Fund of the United States, joins Thanos Davelis as we look into what’s at stake at the NATO summit this week.
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