Question

Which of the following is a primary challenge for NATO in achieving its goals?

(1 pt)
Responses

With the fall of Communism, NATO lost its sense of purpose.

With the fall of Communism, NATO lost its sense of purpose.

With the rise of terrorism, NATO’s focus on economic concerns is out of step.

With the rise of terrorism, NATO’s focus on economic concerns is out of step.

With the formation of the Warsaw Pact, NATO couldn’t attract member states.

With the formation of the Warsaw Pact, NATO couldn’t attract member states.

With Russia’s annexation of Crimea, NATO lost legitimacy.

With Russia’s annexation of Crimea, NATO lost legitimacy.

With voluntary participation by member states, NATO’s funding is limited.

Answer 1

With voluntary participation by member states, NATO’s funding is limited.

Explanation: NATO depends on member contributions and faces chronic burden‑sharing problems (many members spend below the 2% GDP defense guideline), which limits resources for collective goals.