What’s in a Number? Making NATO’s 1.5% Spending Goal Work for European Resilience
NATO allies are expected to adopt a new defence spending target of 5% of GDP at the upcoming The Hague Summit. While this marks a significant increase from the previous 2% goal, the real innovation lies in its structure: 1.5% is earmarked for areas beyond traditional military defence. Unlike the clearly defined 3.5% military component,…