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Active Narratives
112
Article 5 is the cornerstone of Euro-Atlantic security
20
China poses systemic challenges to NATO interests
17
NATO must deter Russian aggression on all fronts
15
NATO collective defense ensures European security
from United States
7
All allies must meet the 2% defense spending commitment
Economy
7
Economy
· Trade
67%
Economy
· Investment
33%
1
Nato to press Europe’s arms makers to boost investment and production
1
NATO country floods Russia with soda
1
NATO country sharply increases medicine supplies to Russia
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Politics
215
Diplomacy
· Alliance
61%
Diplomacy
· Bilateral Relations
26%
Diplomacy
· Summit
6%
37
NATO seeks clarity on US troop withdrawal from Germany
14
NATO Chief Says Europeans Have 'Gotten the Message' from Trump on Defense
5
Rutte says 'NATO 3.0' aims for stronger Europe within stronger alliance - Anadolu Ajansı
4
Rubio: 'Trump has not decided on withdrawal' but there is 'problem with Nato'
3
NATO alliance has to be good for all involved, Rubio says
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Security
204
Military
· Defense Policy
35%
Military
· Ground Forces
15%
Military
· Drone
7%
8
TOP NATO COMMANDER: I CANNOT GIVE YOU AN EXACT TIMELINE, IT'S GOING TO BE AN ONGOING PROCESS FOR SEVERAL YEARS - news.cgtn.com
6
NATO chief says US troop cuts won't weaken Europe defenses
4
Putin says Russia faces aggressive force backed by NATO
3
How Russia exploits drone incursions in the Baltics—and how to respond
3
Lithuania calls on NATO to attack Kaliningrad
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Society
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