NATO Unity Crumbles: Trump's Greenland Threats, Internal Strife Weaken Alliance
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Moneycontrol•01-02-2026, 16:22
NATO Unity Crumbles: Trump's Greenland Threats, Internal Strife Weaken Alliance
- •NATO's credibility as a unified force under U.S. leadership has significantly eroded due to internal divisions and U.S. President Donald Trump's actions.
- •Trump's repeated threats to seize Greenland, a territory of NATO ally Denmark, and disparaging remarks about allies' troops in Afghanistan have caused major rifts.
- •Analysts warn that this infighting undermines NATO's ability to deter adversaries, with Russia closely observing the alliance's weakening state.
- •European allies and Canada have pledged to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, aiming to address U.S. criticism and strengthen collective security.
- •Doubts about the U.S. commitment to Article 5 and potential troop drawdowns further destabilize the alliance, making it vulnerable to external threats.
Why It Matters: Internal divisions, particularly U.S. actions, are severely weakening NATO's unity and deterrence capabilities.
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