Language of Power: NATO survives Trump again
Donald Trump once again arrived at a NATO summit under a cloud of controversy, questioning allies' commitments, reviving old grievances, and raising fresh doubts about America's role in European security. Yet the meeting ended with familiar declarations of unity, renewed pledges on defence spending, and promises of a stronger European pillar within the Alliance. So what really changed? Is NATO emerging more resilient from another Trump-induced test, or are deeper fractures becoming harder to ignore?
In this episode, Paul Taylor is joined by Jennifer Kavanagh and Iana Maisuradze to unpack the outcomes of the Ankara summit and what they reveal about the future of transatlantic security. From burden-sharing and US military retrenchment to deterrence, Ukraine, and the evolving Russian threat, they examine whether Europe is prepared to shoulder greater responsibility for its own defence. As the Alliance navigates an increasingly uncertain strategic landscape, they also explore whether NATO is entering a new phase of managed adaptation—or facing a more turbulent and unpredictable future.
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This podcast is part of the Europe in the World podcast.
