NATO’s Burden Gap: U.S.-Led Defense Meets European Capability Gaps
Under Trump-era pressure to boost defense spending, NATO is described as a 'bloated architecture' overly dependent on U.S. power; Kellogg urges a new European defensive alignment as Europe’s rising budgets have not matched capability, prompting debate over NATO’s relevance while officials outline plans for a significant uptick in air/missile defense, logistics, and long-range capabilities to close the gap, warning that stretched U.S. forces could strain the alliance if members don’t adapt.