Examining NATO: Inside the ‘commitment gap’ as US carries alliance deterrence
Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg has criticized NATO as a 'bloated architecture' that lacks sufficient military capability despite political expansion, urging a new defensive alignment with Europe. He argues that many NATO members have not adequately funded their defense forces, creating a dependency on U.S. military power. While Kellogg calls for a tiered relationship within the alliance, others like John R. Deni maintain that NATO remains essential to U.S. national security.
- ▪Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg urged President Donald Trump to consider a tiered relationship with NATO due to capability gaps among members.
- ▪Kellogg described NATO as a 'bloated architecture' that has expanded from 12 to 32 members without matching military investment.
- ▪Many NATO countries, including the UK, face challenges deploying forces due to underfunded defense industries and maintenance issues.
- ▪President Trump ordered the withdrawal of 5,000 U.S. troops from Germany amid pressure for allies to increase defense spending.
- ▪John R. Deni, a research professor at the U.S. Army War College, argues that NATO remains highly relevant to U.S. national security.
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NATO Examining NATO: Inside the ‘commitment gap’ as US carries alliance deterrence Retired Lt. Gen. Keith Kellogg told Trump the alliance needs 'a new defensive alignment with Europe' as budgets fail to match promises By Efrat Lachter Fox News Published May 3, 2026 10:00am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Ret. Gen. Keith Kellogg says NATO has become a 'bloated architecture' The retired general argues the alliance must rethink its structure as it faces a resurgent Russia and growing capability gaps. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! This is part one of a series examining the challenges confronting the NATO alliance.
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