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Robert Tait in Washington

Why the Nato alliance is not as likely to dissolve as Trump makes it seem

Two men sitting in matching armchairs on a stage speaking in front of two US flags and two Nato flags (a white compass on a blue background).
Nato secretary general Mark Rutte with Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on 21 January 2026. Photograph: Mandel Ngan/AFP/Getty Images

Collateral damage is a universally acknowledged hazard of war – more commonly known for its impact on truth and non-combatant civilians.

Its consequences are much less frequently visited on military alliances.

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