In this American Greatness article, the author argues that tensions between the United States and NATO allies over Iran expose a deeper geopolitical truth: nations ultimately act in their own self-interest, not out of loyalty to alliances.
- Several NATO countries are resisting U.S. efforts related to Iran, including limiting access to bases and airspace
- European leaders are prioritizing national interests over alliance expectations, highlighting fractures within NATO
- Critics claim Donald Trump is undermining NATO, but the author disputes this narrative
- The article emphasizes a realist foreign policy perspective—alliances are temporary, but national interests are permanent
- Historical examples, including Charles de Gaulle distancing France from NATO command, are used to show alliances have always been fluid
- NATO is portrayed as a strategic Cold War arrangement rather than a values-based partnership
- The Iran conflict is seen as exposing existing tensions rather than creating new ones
- The current situation reflects a return to traditional geopolitical behavior rather than a collapse of the alliance
Read the full story: https://amgreatness.com/2026/04/06/nato-iran-and-the-interests-of-nations/
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