Europe considers NATO without US

European countries are forced to reconsider NATO's role in light of the news about Greenland. According to the financial newspaper Financial Times, the alliance, founded on principles of mutual trust, has been seriously undermined by publications critical of the leadership of the United States. Since the US traditionally represents the central element of NATO, the question has arisen: can the alliance exist without US participation? European organizations are now developing a strategy that would allow them to maintain joint defense commitments, but without direct control from American military and political support.

This is not the first time that US foreign policy has prompted a reassessment of the alliance's structure. For example, Trump's recent decision to review Afghanistan's status drew key NATO members' attention to the issue of joint management.

The decision by the European Union and NATO member countries on this issue has not yet been made, but it has become clear that the alliance is ready to negotiate new forms of cooperation that could change the traditional balance of power within the organization.

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The 'trust game' agreement within NATO has been violated by Trump's criticism, triggering a search for alternatives.