国际观察｜北约峰会“共识”里的分歧

Group 1 - The NATO summit reached a consensus to increase annual defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, up from the current 2% [2][4] - The summit's declaration was notably brief, with only 5 items, making it one of the shortest in NATO's history, contrasting sharply with previous summits [2][4] - The focus on defense spending reflects a desire to appease the United States while also preparing for a future without American support [6][4] Group 2 - European leaders are increasingly viewing NATO as a security "umbrella" and are concerned about the reliability of U.S. commitments under the Trump administration [3][6] - The commitment to increase defense spending is seen as both an investment to retain U.S. support and a preemptive measure against potential U.S. withdrawal [6][4] - Experts warn that the rapid increase in military spending could lead to a security dilemma and economic instability within Europe [6][7]