When is the NATO summit 2021 and where is it being held?
NATO is a multi-country defence allegiance and its existence is central to much of the world's geopolitical relations right now. This years NATO summit will take place today, June 14 2021. The permanent headquarters of Nato is in Brussels where the Secretary-General chairs senior decision-making bodies. Belgium was a founding member of NATO in 1949, and has hosted the summit for more than fifty years. A NATO summit is the gathering of the leaders of NATO's 30 member countries. Leaders from the following countries will attend the event:  Albania, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Turkey, United Kingdom, United States. Boris Johnson has already arrived at the headquarters. Major topics under discussion include NATO's role in a changing geostrategic environment, collective defence, emerging technologies, climate change and security, and other important issues. NATO Leaders will discuss key issues, take decisions about the future of NATO. They will speak about Russias aggressive actions, the threat of terrorism, cyber attacks, emerging and disruptive technologies, the security impact of climate change, and the rise of China. Most read in News TRAGIC DEATH Man found dead in West Lothian flat named as police make arrest no show Caravan park firm refuse to show Euros in Scotland - but will show games in England fan hunt MORE Gers 'thugs' hunted by cops after George Square title party 'riot' Latest MAN OVERBOARD Man overboard rescued from Firth of Forth as emergency crews scrambled VIRUS CAUTION Delta Covid variant 'could postpone Scotland's lockdown exit by 10 WEEKS' Breaking ROAD SMASH Four-year-old boy hit by car outside Fife primary school