NATO leaders met in Ankara amidst discussions of US defense adjustments and Europe's reliance on American defense companies.

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Rutte, the Pentagon, and Europe discussed NATO defense strategies, with focus on Europe leading its own defense and US military adjustments.

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Mark Rutte represented the views of the European bloc while Curtis Scaparrotti advised on U.S. commitments to the alliance.Jul 7

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Europe
terrestrial continent located in north-western Eurasia
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NATO
intergovernmental military alliance between 32 member states
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Jul 20foreignpolicy.com