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The Small Nations Left Behind - Why NATO Contributions Should Not Be One-Size-Fits-All

NATO's historic agreement to spend 5% of GDP on defense risks leaving small nations behind, as a one-size-fits-all spending target ignores the unique strategic contributions that smaller allies bring to the alliance.

Leo Feypel • November 10, 2025

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NATO's historic agreement to spend 5% of GDP on defense risks leaving small nations behind, as a one-size-fits-all spending target ignores the unique strategic.

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