The US Permanent Representative to NATO announced a wider range of Washington's priorities compared to its allies
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US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said the US has a broader range of priorities than its NATO allies, citing the need to prepare for hybrid warfare, where success depends on infrastructure and new technologies, including artificial intelligence.
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The statement comes amid ongoing discussions about NATO's role in the face of growing geopolitical tensions and the need for the alliance to adapt to new types of threats, including hybrid warfare and technological challenges.
US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said the US has a broader range of priorities than its NATO allies.
According to Whitaker, this is due to the fact that hybrid wars are coming to the fore, the success of which depends on developed infrastructure and new technologies.
The US representative noted that the US has recognized the need for more capable allies and has a more realistic view of foreign policy and the projection of force.
WASHINGTON, September 23 - RIA Novosti. The United States has a broader range of priorities than its NATO allies, as Washington has concluded that the alliance is less prepared for new challenges than it should be, said US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker.
"We just have a broader view. Ultimately, I think it's all about the level of ambition," he said at the Iowa forum, responding to a question about whether U.S. priorities align with NATO's goals.
The permanent representative explained this by saying that hybrid wars are now coming to the fore, the success of which depends on developed infrastructure and new technologies, including artificial intelligence.
"I think we recognized the fundamental need for more capable allies... You know, we weren't actually as well prepared as we should have been," Whitaker said.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US will push to accelerate technological modernization of NATO allies in the field of hybrid warfare and AI
Likely · Within months
Open Questions
- What specific steps does the United States plan to take to strengthen the combat capability of its allies?
- How will NATO allies react to the announcement of differences in priorities?
- Will this statement be a reason for formal discussions within the alliance about the redistribution of roles and responsibilities?
