Ivo Daalder

An ex-ambassador stated that the NATO summit revealed the alliance 'not in a great state.' Ivo Daalder, former U.S. ambassador to NATO during the Obama administration and current senior fellow at Harvard University's Belfer Center, discussed developments in Iran and the NATO summit with Geoff Bennett.

President Trump highlighted his relationship with Turkey during a NATO summit in Ankara. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder criticized Trump's decision to lift sanctions on Turkey as 'a strange way to do business.'

Ivo Daalder stated that Donald Trump is not a man who plays by the rules and that the best outcome from the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey is for the alliance to 'live another day.'

The U.S. ranks 117th in a global accountability index, lagging behind Western allies like Canada and Germany. The article attributes a transatlantic crisis to declining U.S. accountability and a 2025 National Security Strategy that frames alliances as transactional, prioritizing 'America First' over collective global leadership.

A report argues that global chaos is localized rather than widespread, with most military battles and state violence concentrated in specific regions. The Atlas of Impunity report highlights Ukraine and Myanmar as key areas of conflict, while noting that most nations are strengthening legal systems and civil unrest has decreased post-pandemic.

The Pentagon has halted the sale of Tomahawk missiles to Germany and reduced U.S. military deployments in Europe, signaling a shift toward decoupling U.S. security from Europe. This move aligns with broader U.S. efforts to rebalance defense contributions and avoid Russian escalation, echoing historical tensions over nuclear arms control.

President Trump cannot withdraw from NATO without congressional approval but his criticism of allies and undermining Article 5 commitments risk damaging the alliance. Experts warn his rhetoric could erode trust in U.S. reliability, with potential measures like troop relocations considered as punitive actions.

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte meets with U.S. President Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio following Trump's criticism of NATO's response to the Iran conflict. Former U.S. Ambassador to NATO Ivo Daalder provides analysis on the situation.

President Trump has threatened to withdraw from NATO over Iran-related military actions, challenging the alliance's mutual defense pact. Allies accuse Trump of launching the Iran war unilaterally, risking NATO's cohesion and prompting concerns about European security independence.