The heads of state of the member countries of the NATO meet this Tuesday at a summit to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the military alliance founded in 1949. In this context, Joe Biden seeks to reinforce his image as a leader.
USA It is one of the most powerful members of the group of 32 countries. That is why the leaders of the other nations are keeping an eye on what is happening in that country in the framework of the electoral campaign for the elections to be held in November.
In this sense, there is a deep Uncertainty over President Biden’s ability to defeat its predecessor and main rival, Donald Trumpwho is openly skeptical about NATO’s functionality.
Biden, for his part, has repeatedly taken credit for strengthening the military alliance and resisting Russian President Vladimir Putin. The current president said his confidence and competence would be on display during the day.
According to his advisers, the president’s inaugural address, scheduled for 5 p.m. local time, will highlight what his government considers an important achievement: A stronger and more united NATO, under Washington’s leadershipwith more members and determined to meet their collective security needs.
Diplomats and analysts will be closely following the development of the summit, although most of the leaders who will attend say that they have no control over the US elections and are unlikely to speak out publicly on the matter.
The main points to be discussed at the NATO summit
The summit that starts this Tuesday will last for three daysThe event will be attended by Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskymore than 28 months after Russia launched its full-scale invasion. The war in Ukraine will be one of the main topics to be discussed, analyzing new aid destined for the country that is still seeking to become a member of the alliance.
Prior to the start of the event, the allies of the NATO agreed to finance the Military aid for Ukraine worth US$43 billion next year.
The topics of discussion will also address the challenges posed by terrorism and cybersecurity, conflict between Israel and Hamas in Gaza which is close to turning one year old on October 7. Also, concern is growing the expansion of the reach of far-right populismmainly in France and Hungary.
“At the Washington Summit we will once again demonstrate NATO’s unity and strength, in support of Ukraine and to keep all our people and our values safe,” he said. Secretary General of the alliance, Jens Stoltenberg.
Source: Ambito
