July 09, 2026
Would the U.S. Protect NATO Allies If They Were Attacked?
Former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defence for NATO and adjunct senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security Jim Townsend says he is unsure whether the US would send troops if a NATO ally were attacked, citing uncertainty over Donald Trump’s approach and the impact on allies’ security planning.
Watch the full interview on Al Jazeera.
More from CNAS
-
Thanks to Trump and Putin the Risk Russia Poses Is Only Likely to Grow
Podcast
"Keep your friends close and your enemies closer." Or is it keep your enemies close and kick your friends to the curb? The Trump administration certainly seems to think the la...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor
-
Commentary
Indo-Pacific Security / Transatlantic Security / Middle East Security
The Axis of Upheaval Goes to WarThey are fine-tuning their cooperation to make their partners more resilient—and more dangerous to the United States—while limiting costs and risks....
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor & Richard Fontaine
-
Could the Iran War Spread to Europe?
Podcast
More than seven months have passed since the United States launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran. The resulting war has disrupted global energy markets, exacerbated region...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor & Jim Townsend
-
Ukraine's Winter Forecast: Economy and Politics
Podcast
A fast-approaching winter looms over Ukraine. Russia has intensified a concerted campaign against the infrastructure that keeps Ukraine’s economy running, striking railways, w...
By Andrea Kendall-Taylor & Jim Townsend
