NATO summit in Ankara: Is the alliance more than Trump's paper tiger?

NATO leaders convene in Ankara with the stated aim of projecting a united front, seeking to reaffirm the alliance's cohesion amidst evolving global security challenges. The summit is anticipated to feature the signing of defense deals valued at tens of billions of euros, intended to strengthen military capabilities and cooperation among member states. These economic agreements are seen as a crucial element in demonstrating the alliance's resolve and practical commitment to collective security. Despite the outward show of solidarity and the significant financial commitments, the gathering is not without its challenges. Underlying tensions and differing strategic priorities among member nations could impede the full realization of NATO's objectives. The article questions whether the alliance can effectively translate these high-level meetings and financial pledges into tangible security gains, or if it risks becoming merely a 'paper tiger,' as suggested by the headline, dependent on political pronouncements rather than concrete, impactful action.