Trump’s views on NATO could spark Russian opportunities in Europe

Published February 10, 2026 3:16pm ET



President Donald Trump’s complicated relationship with NATO will shape how far Russia goes to further fracture those ties, according to a new report from Harvard University’s Belfer Center.

Trump has pressured America’s NATO allies to increase their own defense spending and capabilities to reduce their reliance on U.S. support since returning to office, raising concerns in capitals across Europe.

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