Trump pushed NATO to pay up. Now allies must turn pledges into power

Declarations are not deterrence. Commitments are not capabilities. At The Hague last year, NATO Allies made a historic pledge: five percent of GDP annually on core defense and security-related capabilities. It was a declaration that the Free World will rise to the challenges of this century — and a testament to the historic leadership of President Trump. His unwavering determination has secured a surge in Allied defense investment not seen since the founding of NATO. But as we approach the NATO