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Mark Rutte Officially Appointed as Next NATO Chief

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Mark Rutte Officially Appointed as Next NATO Chief
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JUN 2024
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story last updated JUN 2024

The Spin

Narrative A

NATO will face many major challenges in the months ahead — including the continuing war in Ukraine and a possible return of Donald Trump to the US presidency — and Rutte is the best person to lead the alliance. He's a low-key, well-connected politician who can unite the allies and bolster both defense and deterrence policies.

Guardian

Narrative B

It's comprehensible that some may believe that Rutte is the right man to lead NATO, especially if Trump were to return to the White House. After all, he is a skilled politician who had good relations with the former US president during his first term. That's not enough, though. NATO needs someone to win over America — and Rutte just can't do that.

The Telegraph

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