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Taking the Pulse: Enough with the Annual NATO Summits, Already?

This article explores whether NATO should continue holding annual summits, presenting a range of expert perspectives on their strategic value. While some argue that yearly meetings are essential for maintaining allied unity, accelerating defense cooperation, and reinforcing transatlantic engagement, others contend that less frequent summits would allow for more substantive outcomes and reduce the diplomatic burden of convening leaders without major decisions.