UK Foreign Secretary David Cameron Advocates for Increased NATO Defense Spending
Cameron emphasizes the need for a more assertive Western response to global threats, urging NATO members to meet higher defense spending targets.
- In a series of speeches, Cameron calls for NATO countries to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP to counteract Russian and Chinese aggression.
- Cameron criticizes European allies for their hesitance to invest in defense, highlighting the ongoing war in Ukraine as a wake-up call.
- The UK plans to lead by example, committing to a defense budget increase ahead of a key NATO summit.
- Cameron also addresses cyber threats and espionage, citing recent attacks attributed to state actors like Russia and China.
- He stresses the importance of a unified and robust approach to global security challenges, including protecting navigation in the Red Sea and advocating for women's rights.