ABSTRACT The eruption of large-scale hostilities in Ukraine in 2022 marked a turning point in global geopolitics, sending ripples across the strategic frameworks and priorities of NATO, the world’s foremost military alliance. This conflict acted as both a wake-up call and a catalyst, reigniting discussions around defense readiness, military investment, and collective security. For NATO, … Leggi tutto The Amplification of Military Expenditures and NATO’s Strategic Evolution: A Post-2022 Paradigm