New NATO chief Mark Rutte takes over amid significant global challenges

New North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General Mark Rutte assumes the top post on Tuesday (Oct 1) with an extensive list of crises in need of attention. The 57-year-old is an experienced hand on the world stage, having led the Netherlands for 14 years as its longest-serving prime minister. His political survival skills will now be put to the test, as he marshals the military alliance’s response to Russia’s war in Ukraine and easing tensions across the Middle East and Asia Pacific. William Denselow reports. Subscribe to our channel here: https://cna.asia/youtubesub Subscribe to our news service for must-read stories: Telegram - https://cna.asia/telegram WhatsApp - https://cna.asia/whatsapp Follow us: CNA: https://cna.asia CNA Lifestyle: http://www.cnalifestyle.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/channelnewsasia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/channelnewsasia Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/channelnewsasia TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@channelnewsasia