Trump's NATO Rift: A Self Inflicted Wound The tumultuous NATO summit in Turkey last week underscored the deepening fissures within the alliance, with President Donald Trump leaving behind a trail of criticism and uncertainty.
His penchant for divisive rhetoric has once again taken center stage as he lambasted European allies for their reluctance to join forces with Washington on Iran.
This latest episode is less about a genuine disagreement over policy than a manifestation of Trump's fundamental distrust of international institutions and his own country's place within them.