About this episode
The episode discusses the uncertain future of NATO under President Trump's administration and the implications of U.S. foreign policy decisions.
For over 75 years, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization has bolstered American power and shaped the world order as we know it. But under President Donald Trump, its future is uncertain. The United States has spent the better part of a year telling its allies they’re on their own. Trump has threatened to annex Greenland – the sovereign territory of NATO ally, Denmark. He skipped the Munich Security Conference. And he launched the war in Iran without consulting NATO allies. Now, the president is asking for help securing the Strait of Hormuz. And European countries are saying no. How is the war in Iran testing the alliance? And how would a U.S. withdrawal from NATO reshape global power dynamics? Find more of our programs online . Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a . See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences. NPR Privacy Policy
Topics covered
- NATO
- U.S. foreign policy
- global power dynamics
- military alliances
- Trump administration
- European relations
Keywords
- NATO
- Donald Trump
- war in Iran
- European allies
- Strait of Hormuz
- military alliances
- global power
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: NATO
Places: Greenland, Denmark, Strait of Hormuz
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