"There can be no negotiation about Ukraine without Ukraine. And Ukraine's voice must be at the heart of any talks," said the U.K.'s defense secretary.

The proportion of NATO nations meeting the two percent benchmark has skyrocketed since 2022. Today, some members are aiming even higher.

This Strategic Update is based on a discussion hosted by LSE IDEAS in January 2022 on ‘How can NATO define and develop practical objectives for enhancing the resilience of member states?’ Participants ...