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Strengthening NATO: 75 Years of Alliance and Call for Higher Defense Spending.

The US Senate strongly supports NATO, recognizing its 75 years of success in maintaining security and stability. The resolution urges all member nations to immediately meet or exceed the commitment to spend at least 2% of GDP on defense, impacting national budget allocations. This reinforcement aims to better protect citizens against growing threats from Russia and China, ensuring collective security.
Key points
Increased Defense Spending: Calls for all NATO nations to immediately meet the 2% GDP defense spending target, leading to greater investment in collective security.
Collective Security Guarantee: Reaffirms that an attack on one member is an attack on all (Article 5), providing citizens with a mutual defense guarantee.
Addressing Global Threats: NATO must adapt to challenges posed by Russian aggression and China's growing influence, affecting global stability and national security priorities.
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Print number: 118_SRES_630
Sponsor: Sen. Risch, James E. [R-ID]
Process start date: 2024-04-09