Just a few years ago, North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Nato) was reeling after being slammed by Donald Trump and dismissed as “brain dead” by French President Emmanuel Macron.
Just a few years ago, North Atlantic Treaty Organization was reeling after being slammed by Donald Trump and dismissed as “brain dead” by French President Emmanuel Macron. Now, after it expanded to counter the threat from Russia, the challenge of keeping the Cold War alliance a geopolitical force is in the hands of Dutchman Mark Rutte.
It’s a far cry from 2014, when Rutte’s predecessor Jens Stoltenberg was warned by his father that he faced “boring years” running the Brussels-based organization. The former Dutch leader subsequently managed to avoid public humiliation and appeared to maintain a good working relationship with Trump, unlike many other European leaders. The secret was careful planning and preparation, said people close to the matter, who asked not to be identified discussing private discussions.
His standing with Trump though could change, especially since Rutte owes his position largely to Joe Biden. Trump’s adversary pleaded with the Dutchman more than once to take the Nato helm. One approach was in 2022, which he turned down to stay in power in the Netherlands. But then his coalition collapsed a year later, opening the door for another push.
Despite being hemmed in domestically, Rutte has still been a key figure on the international stage. He was instrumental in convincing the US of the need to send F-16s to bolster the Ukrainian defense. The Netherlands itself plans to transfer 24 of the jet fighters to Kyiv, as well as making 18 available for training.
During his long tenure leading the Netherlands, he gained popularity by embodying Dutch pragmatism and frugality, and dismissing the trappings of high office.
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