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Diplomacy & Power April 9, 2026 540 stories in this edition

Will Trump’s Iran war ‘loyalty test’ spell the end of Nato?

SCMP Asia / Asia / 1m ago / Orange Wang,Yuanyue Dang
Will Trump’s Iran war ‘loyalty test’ spell the end of Nato?

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The US-Israel war on Iran could push Nato closer to becoming a “nominal” alliance, although it was unlikely to disband any time soon, a Chinese observer said. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised the transatlantic defence alliance since returning to the White House last year, accusing allies of “free‑riding” on US security and demanding greater military and financial contributions. That rhetoric has on...

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The US-Israel war on Iran could push Nato closer to becoming a “nominal” alliance, although it was unlikely to disband any time soon, a Chinese observer said. US President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticised the trans...

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