At the NATO summit in Ankara and in related comments, U.S. officials said pressure from the Trump administration helped spur significant allied defense increases, a new informal goal of 5% of GDP by 2035, monthly tracking of contributions, steps to boost European defense production, and pledges to support Ukraine including a license to produce Patriot air defenses—alongside diplomatic friction over Greenland, Iran, and broader burden-sharing. Christians engaged in public life should urge wise stewardship of resources, protection for the vulnerable, and patient diplomacy that seeks just and lasting peace even while defending allies.