Trump rages, NATO endures: Why the alliance is harder to kill than it looks

Apr 10, 2026 - 01:00
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Trump rages, NATO endures: Why the alliance is harder to kill than it looks
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Despite threats from U.S. President Donald Trump, an American break with NATO remains unlikely. Political constraints, military dependence and mutual interests bind both sides. The real danger involves eroding trust, emboldening Russia and a slow-motion fracture that weakens deterrence without ever triggering a formal divorce.