NATO’s internal cohesion is being threatened (again) – but in pushing for support on Iran, Trump may risk eroding US influence on the alliance

Michael Allen

Political Science Department

Press/Media

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Soon after the Israeli-U.S. war in Iran began on Feb. 28, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump called upon NATO allies to help support the effort. The response of European leaders was at first mixed. Some, like the United Kingdom, offering limited or qualified support. Others — chief among them Spain — refused to assist the U.S. at all.

Period	21 Apr 2026

Media contributions

Title	NATO’s internal cohesion is being threatened (again) – but in pushing for support on Iran, Trump may risk eroding US influence on the alliance
Media name/outlet	The Conversation
Media type	Web
Country/Territory	United States
Date	21/04/26
Description	Soon after the Israeli-U.S. war in Iran began on Feb. 28, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump called upon NATO allies to help support the effort. The response of European leaders was at first mixed. Some, like the United Kingdom, offering limited or qualified support. Others — chief among them Spain — refused to assist the U.S. at all.
Producer/Author	Michael A. Allen
URL	https://theconversation.com/natos-internal-cohesion-is-being-threatened-again-but-in-pushing-for-support-on-iran-trump-may-risk-eroding-us-influence-on-the-alliance-279623
Persons	Michael Allen

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Keywords

diplomacy
NATO
international relations
Cold War
Iraq War
Donald Trump
Vietnam War
Afghanistan War
alliance
US-Iran
Russia-Ukraine
Strait of Hormuz
Libral world order
great powers
Iran war