Part 7/10:

Potential Consequences of Increased Spending

Should the 5% GDP target ever materialize, NATO's collective defense budget could skyrocket to unprecedented levels—reaching a staggering $2.6 trillion, effectively doubling current spending. Herein lies the core quandary: while the notion of spending this amount generates a wave of support from various sectors, its practicality remains in question.

High-stakes predictions imply that a small number of NATO countries are ramping up their military budgets, driven by urgency borne from proximity to perceived threats. However, whether NATO members can sustain such extensive investment remains largely uncertain.