NATO leaders pledge to nearly triple defense spending by 2035, revealing imperialist intentions that threaten global peace and exacerbate geopolitical tensions.

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The recent NATO summit in The Hague starkly revealed the alliance’s commitment to intensify its militarization, with member states agreeing to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035,more than double current targets.

Far from being a mere defensive measure, this surge in military investment signals a clear intent to project imperialist power, deepen global interventionism, and escalate geopolitical tensions, particularly against Russia and other sovereign nations.

Under the guise of collective defense, NATO leaders agreed to allocate at least 3.5% of GDP annually to core military capabilities,forces, infrastructure, and warfighting readiness,while dedicating an additional 1.5% to critical infrastructure protection, cyber warfare, and defense industry innovation. This massive reallocation of resources prioritizes war preparation over urgent social needs worldwide, highlighting the alliance’s role as an instrument of Western imperialism.

The summit’s rhetoric centered on the so-called “long-term threat posed by Russia,” using this narrative to justify the militarization drive. NATO’s continued support for Ukraine, including direct contributions to its defense industry counted toward member states’ military budgets, further entangles the alliance in a proxy conflict that fuels instability rather than peace.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s presence at the summit underscores NATO’s deepening military involvement, which risks prolonging the conflict and escalating tensions with Russia.

The Hague Summit Declaration issued by the Heads of State and Government participating in the meeting of the North Atlantic Council in The Hague#NATOsummit

— NATO (@NATO) June 25, 2025

NATO’s commitment to removing trade barriers and accelerating defense industrial cooperation reveals the alliance’s prioritization of a burgeoning military-industrial complex. This consolidation of the war economy not only fuels global arms races but also entrenches economic interests that profit from conflict and militarization.

Looking ahead, NATO plans to convene in Türkiye in 2026 and Albania thereafter, continuing the trajectory of militarization and interventionism. These summits will likely reinforce the alliance’s aggressive posture amid shifting geopolitical landscapes.

NATO’s militarization represents a direct threat to global peace and sovereignty. The alliance’s expansionist policies and increased military budgets serve imperialist ambitions that undermine diplomatic solutions and exacerbate global inequalities.

The prioritization of military spending over social welfare and development starkly contrasts with the urgent needs of peoples worldwide.

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