21:59 03-04-2026

NATO Faces Deep Crisis as US Position Shakes Alliance

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NATO faces a deep crisis amid US policy shifts and Iran tensions. Allies question Washington’s commitment, raising concerns over the alliance’s future stability.

NATO is going through one of the most difficult periods in its history, with the United States playing a decisive role in the unfolding strain. This assessment was offered by Max Bergmann, a former State Department official and head of the Europe, Russia and Eurasia program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS).

According to Reuters, citing diplomatic sources, escalating tensions around Iran — along with the involvement of the United States and Israel — have pushed the alliance to the brink of a serious crisis. The situation is approaching a point where it could significantly weaken NATO’s stability, leaving it more vulnerable than at any time since its founding. Recent statements from Washington have only deepened concerns: allies fear that in the event of an attack, the United States might step back from its defense commitments.

Bergmann emphasized that the alliance is now in its worst condition since it was established, noting that it is difficult to recall any previous moment comparable to the current crisis.

Earlier, US President Donald Trump said he does not rule out the possibility of withdrawing the country from NATO. He indicated that such a move is being considered after the alliance failed to support an operation against Iran. Trump has also repeatedly signaled that he views NATO as ineffective, suggesting that this perception is shared by Russia as well.