Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election raises questions about what America’s role in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) will look like once the new administration takes office.
Concerns have already arisen that the alliance will no longer be able to rely on the largesse or support of its most powerful member at a time when a strong and centralized response to the threat posed by Russia is considered most critical.
“NATO relies on stability, predictability,” Ed Arnold, senior research fellow for European security at the Royal United Services Institute, told Newsweek. “And Trump is neither of those things.”
Newsweek has contacted the Trump campaign for comment.
Besides direct assistance, Arnold said that there may also be …