It’s a fascinating moment we’re living in, isn’t it? Here we have President Trump, a figure who has never shied away from challenging the status quo, meeting with NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte. On the surface, it’s about smoothing over some recent friction concerning the Iran conflict and the vital Strait of Hormuz. But personally, I think this meeting is a much larger referendum on the future of transatlantic alliances themselves. What makes this particularly fascinating is Trump’s persistent questioning of NATO’s value. He’s repeatedly voiced his frustration that member nations aren’t contributing enough financially, and he’s even floated the idea (Read more…)
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