NATO Summit: ‘Everyone is trying their best to roll out the red carpet for Trump’

U.S. President Donald Trump concluded his brief visit to the NATO summit in the Netherlands on Wednesday, marking a notably warmer reception than in previous years. During his less than 24-hour stay, Trump secured a key win as most NATO members—excluding Spain—agreed to major defense spending increases, a demand he’s pushed since 2017. Though initially vague on the alliance’s mutual defense pledge, he later reaffirmed U.S. commitment. For in-depth analysis and a deeper perspective, FRANCE 24’s Carys Garland welcomes Theresa Fallon, Founder and Director of the Centre for Russia, Europe, Asia Studies (CREAS). Ms. Fallon is a veteran Brussels-based analyst, writer and commentator on global energy and geopolitics.