What is the process for encouraging such 'free-riders'? Is it naming and shaming in public? Is it selective withdrawal of key positions for these nations? Withholding privileges in other areas? Or will it take the election of Donald Trump and his actions to once again galvanise these states to spend more? It is hard to convince heads of government if politically they will suffer little domestic flak for not increasing defence spending.
What is the process for encouraging such 'free-riders'? Is it naming and shaming in public? Is it selective withdrawal of key positions for these nations? Withholding privileges in other areas? Or will it take the election of Donald Trump and his actions to once again galvanise these states to spend more? It is hard to convince heads of government if politically they will suffer little domestic flak for not increasing defence spending.