Ivo Daalder, the U.S. ambassador to NATO from 2009 to 2013, took to social media this week explain this to Trump. — Ivo Daalder (@IvoHDaalder) March 18, 20173/ All NATO countries, including Germany, have committed to spend 2% of GDP on defense by 2024. — Ivo Daalder (@IvoHDaalder) March 18, 20175/ But no funds will be paid to the US. — Ivo Daalder (@IvoHDaalder) March 18, 20176/ Europe must spend more on defense, but not as favor (or payment) to the US. But NATO forces Trump to reckon with the complexities of regional politics and the benefits of America’s long-standing role in helping guarantee the security of others.

Source: Washington Post March 24, 2017 04:52 UTC