NATO Isn’t Breaking. That May Be the Bigger Problem.
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In March, ONEST+ published a Deep Dive asking:
“What happens if NATO doesn’t collapse — but slowly stops functioning politically?”
Two months later, the question feels far less theoretical.
The U.S. is signaling Europe should expect further shifts in American military commitments. Russia is escalating pressure across Europe’s periphery — from Transnistria and the Baltics to Armenia.
NATO still exists.
But alliances rarely fail all at once.
They weaken gradually: through uncertainty, hesitation, mixed signals, and the erosion of political trust.
This ONEST Deep Dive explains what happens when institutions survive structurally — but begin struggling to function strategically.
The article also includes a video analysis connected to the latest developments.
Read & Watch HERE.
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Written by
Olga Nesterova is a journalist and founder of ONEST Network, a reader-supported platform covering U.S. and global affairs. A former White House correspondent and UN diplomat, she focuses on international security and geopolitical strategy.
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