Economists say the region’s planned defense buildup may be exactly what its economy needs, despite some sizable hurdles.

President Trump said Thursday that NATO had to remain “strong” — as the military alliance’s top official praised him for sparking a “staggering” boost in military ...

Alex Brandon/Associated Press NATO's increased defense spending could have significant ramifications on the U.S.' relationship with Ukraine, and whether or not Washington will continue to provide ...

Across Europe, leaders for years have promised to ramp up defense spending, though progress has been slow. NATO in 2014 set a target that each member dish out 2 percent of its GDP on defense by 2024.

Across Europe, leaders for years have promised to ramp up defense spending, though progress has been slow. NATO in 2014 set a target that each member dish out 2 percent of its GDP on defense by 2024.

He said Europe needs to come to terms with “the fact that we are not only existentially vulnerable but also seemingly alone” and called for NATO’s defence spending target to be increased to ...

It had annexed Crimea in 2014. Trump has demanded that NATO countries raise their defense spending. Despite almost doubling their defense expenditure since Russia annexed Crimea in 2014 ...

Despite years of American pressure, most NATO members still fail to meet spending target of 2 percent of GDP. If the U.S. disengages from NATO, it will not be because of one administration’s ...