Trump basked in flattery at The Hague—NATO chief Mark Rutte even calling him “daddy”—and claimed victory as allies pledged more defense spending. But beyond the praise, Trump struck a surprisingly reverent tone on NATO, a sharp turn from years of scorn. The summit was carefully choreographed: leaders massaged numbers to satisfy Trump, rolled out royal hospitality, and kept the event ever-so-brief, all while he arrived venting over the Iran-Israel ceasefire and left basking in diplomatic affection. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Eve Irvine welcomes Dr. Sven Biscop, Director of the Europe in the World Programme at the Egmont Royal Institute for International Relations.
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