NATO Is Facing Danger on Multiple Fronts, Rutte Says

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte gestures as he speaks during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Jan. 21, 2026. Fabrice Coffrini/AFP via Getty Images“We live in a more dangerous world” and the dangers that the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is facing “are great,” requiring members to boost their defense capabilities to ensure collective security, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said on April 22.Rutte made the remarks in a speech addressed to young engineers at the Aselsan Technology Base in Turkey, emphasizing the need for developing strong defense systems with the “best capabilities” that incorporate the latest technologies.