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Nato looks East amid squabbles in the West

Trump seems appeased at the summit, but member states must work to ensure the alliance’s continued relevance

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    • Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte has reportedly acknowledged the “massive build-up” of China’s military and noted that it “will have 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030”.
    • Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte has reportedly acknowledged the “massive build-up” of China’s military and noted that it “will have 1,000 nuclear warheads by 2030”. PHOTO: REUTERS

    Andrew Hammond

    Published Sat, Jul 11, 2026 · 07:00 AM

    NATO is the world’s most successful military alliance. Established in 1949, it has underpinned the longest period of sustained peace in modern history.

    Yet, the last decade has seen more squabbles than smooth summitry, aggravated by the two Donald Trump presidencies, which has caused the alliance’s gaze to shift in an eastward direction.

    On Tuesday (Jul 7) and Wednesday, Nato secretary-general Mark Rutte co-hosted the alliance’s latest annual leadership meeting in Turkey.

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