Principle 4: Strengthen the NATO Alliance

Strengthen the NATO Alliance

The United States shall:

Principle 4.1 Strengthen the most successful alliance in history.

Principle 4.2 Insist on increased allied burden-sharing to raise military preparedness.

Principle 4.3 Counter undemocratic instincts of some Alliance members. NATO cannot tolerate undemocratic actions from its member states.

Principle 4.4 Stand up to Russian aggression in Crimea, Ukraine, and in Allied areas of operations.

4.5 Expand engagement with non-NATO partners in Finland and Sweden.