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US calls for ‘NATO 3.0’ as rift with Europe deepens | DW News

The United States is pushing for a major reset of NATO. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says the alliance must evolve into a tougher, more hardline structure - dubbed “NATO 3.0” - with Europe taking primary responsibility for its own defense.

Now, the Pentagon is launching a review of its troop deployments in Europe, signaling that US support could become conditional. As alliance leaders prepare for a key summit, the stakes for NATO cohesion are rising. Can NATO hold together under this pressure?

Chapters: 00:00 US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth calls for "NATO 3.0" 00:24 Europe angered US by denying port and air base access during 01:09 DW's Teri Schultz: US sticking with troop review in Europe 02:44 How are NATO leaders responding? 03:55 What US military resources are being pulled? 04:46 Will Europe help clearing the Strait of Hormuz

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