The North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit was destabilized this year by U.S. President Donald Trump's open hostility and fabricated attacks against allies.
What's at stake if the U.S. were to abandon its role in NATO's collective defence, given Russia's alleged interference in foreign elections and expansionist ambitions?
How has Canada historically taken part in NATO missions? Is there any basis in reality to Trump's claim that many nations aren't paying their 'fair share' in defense spending? Join National Observer's Sandy Garossino and professor Stephen M. Saideman, who holds the Paterson Chair in International Affairs at Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University, as they discuss the importance of NATO, Canada's role, and what its future holds given today's tense political climate.
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