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Between Estonia and a hard place: NATO meets
The EconomistRosie Bloor, Adam Roberts, Ava Renee, Anne Hanna, Dr Alex Christensen, Daryl van Tongeren, Erin Braun, Bob Van Wagenen
- Estonia anticipates increasing its defense spending beyond the current 3.4% of GDP and expects NATO members to raise spending to 2.5% or more.
- Estonia plans to send billions of dollars worth of munitions to Ukraine in the coming years while demanding stronger Western defense capabilities against rising tensions with Russia.
- European NATO members intend to adopt tougher stances and increase defense expenditures to offset potential shifts in US policy.
- European nations plan to constrain the Russian economy by cracking down on a shadow fleet, potentially initiating boardings and inspections to halt oil and gas exports.
- Adam Roberts predicts that a Donald Trump administration could abandon Ukraine, resulting in Russian victories that strengthen the nation in the future.
- Dr. Alex Christensen forecasts that capitalistic entities will increasingly monetize the spiritual connections of individuals moving away from organized religion.
- Grandview Research projects the spiritual app market will grow by approximately 15% annually through 2030.
- Bob Van Wagenen predicts that California condors will remain threatened until the use of lead bullets in hunting becomes taboo.
- The Ventana Wildlife Society expects the transition to non-lead ammunition among ranchers and hunters to be a lengthy process.
- A conservation community intends to maintain California condor populations despite ongoing environmental threats.