Climate Security Is National Security. Africa Is Our First Line of Defense

Aug 12, 2025 | Patrick Verkooijen
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NATO’s decision to increase defense spending to 5% of gross domestic product by 2035, including 1.5% for resilience and critical infrastructure, marks the most significant shift in military investment since the end of the Cold War. But the threats of today are not only kinetic — they are climatic. To build true security in the 21st century, NATO must also prepare for the threats that no army can deter: the floods, fires, droughts, and displacement driven by climate change.