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U.S.-NATO Ties Fraying as Europe Boosts Defense Spending

2/13/2026

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At the 2026 World Economic Forum, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney noted a rupture in U.S.-NATO relations under Trump.
Analysts Thomas Graham and Alan Cullison say U.S. President Donald Trump's approach is dismantling the post-Cold War order.
Vladimir Putin sought to weaken U.S.-European ties, while Europe strengthens defense capabilities.
Germany is investing 100 billion euros, and Poland aims for 300,000 troops, a shift that could reshape Europe's defense landscape.

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At the 2026 World Economic Forum, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney noted a rupture in U.S.-NATO relations under Trump.
Analysts Thomas Graham and Alan Cullison say U.S. President Donald Trump's approach is dismantling the post-Cold War order.
Vladimir Putin sought to weaken U.S.-European ties, while Europe strengthens defense capabilities.
Germany is investing 100 billion euros, and Poland aims for 300,000 troops, a shift that could reshape Europe's defense landscape.