Elbridge Colby & Mark Rutte

Elbridge Colby: Colby is the US Defense Under Secretary who confirmed the review's start and outlined its goals.

Mark Rutte: Rutte, as NATO Secretary General, emphasized the need for Europe to reduce reliance on the US.

Elbridge Colby: Elbridge Colby>>>, United States — The Pentagon>>> policy chief, has publicly stated that the United States>>> will continue to use nuclear weapons to protect NATO>>> members, even as European allies take the lead on conventional forces.

Mark Rutte: Mark Rutte>>>, NATO>>> Secretary General, stated that the upcoming United States>>> announcement to scale back commitments was 'to be expected' as NATO>>> seeks to end over-reliance on one ally.

Elbridge Colby: Colby, a U.S. undersecretary of defense, laid out the 'NATO 3.0' vision for Europe assuming greater defense responsibility.

Mark Rutte: As NATO Secretary-General, Rutte is leading the push for allies to meet spending targets, emphasizing urgency and credibility.

Elbridge Colby: U.S. undersecretary of defense; outlined 'NATO 3.0' strategy for greater European self-reliance.

Mark Rutte: Rutte played a key role in smoothing tensions, using flattery and data to highlight European Union — European defense spending increases. He announced new arms deals and pushed for a defense industrial revolution.

Elbridge Colby: Elbridge Colby, Pentagon policy chief, has publicly stated that the United States will continue to use its nuclear weapons to protect NATO members.

Mark Rutte: Mark Rutte, NATO secretary-general, affirmed the alliance's commitment to maintaining deterrence and defense in Europe despite the United States' pivot to other theaters.

Elbridge Colby: Elbridge Colby, U.S. Under Secretary of Defense, attended the NATO meeting in place of Pete Hegseth.