How is the U.S. relationship with NATO evolving?

How is the U.S. relationship with NATO evolving?

July 7, 2026 · 8 min

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The episode discusses the evolving relationship between the U.S. and NATO amidst leadership challenges and military cooperation.

As a meeting of NATO leaders begins in Ankara, Turkey we look at the alliance’s relationship at the top level, where messages of unity are challenged by anxieties about President Trump’s commitment to the alliance. And at the ground level, where the militaries of NATO countries conduct joint exercises off the coast of the U.S. 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

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Organizations: NATO

Places: U.S., Ankara, Turkey

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