As the U.S. presidential election approaches, NATO's cohesion faces challenges, particularly with Donald Trump's potential return to power. European leaders express concerns over Trump's past threats to withdraw from NATO, while new defense agreements between the UK and Germany aim to bolster European security amidst rising tensions with Russia.
The ongoing war in Ukraine and the shifting political landscape in the U.S. have heightened concerns about NATO's future. European nations are increasingly aware of their reliance on U.S. support, especially with the possibility of a Trump presidency, which could alter America's commitment to the alliance.
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