"NATO Summit: Ukraine's Dream of Joining and Allies' Uncertainty"

The war in Ukraine has reshaped NATO's approach to China in several ways. The alliance is becoming less willing to engage with Beijing due to its close alignment with Moscow during the war. NATO is also being drawn into playing a more active role in the Indo-Pacific, despite its previous claims downplaying that prospect. NATO allies should discuss how they would react to a Taiwan scenario, while also addressing existing divisions on confronting Beijing. The upcoming NATO summit in Vilnius will focus on the Russo-Ukrainian war and discussions about Ukraine's path to membership, but the alliance's stance on China is increasingly important for trans-Atlantic relations.