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03 Apr 2026 WorldGlobal

Trump Considers US Withdrawal from NATO, Sparking Global Power Shift Concerns

U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated he is "absolutely" considering withdrawing the United States from NATO, calling the alliance a "paper tiger." This potential move could trigger a significant global power shift, with some analysts suggesting India could be among the beneficiaries. The discussions highlight deep divisions within the alliance amid the ongoing Iran conflict.
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U. S. President Donald Trump has indicated he is "absolutely" considering withdrawing the United States from NATO, calling the alliance a "paper tiger."

This potential move could trigger a significant global power shift, with some analysts suggesting India could be among the beneficiaries. The discussions highlight deep divisions within the alliance amid the ongoing Iran conflict.

US may walk away from NATO triggering global power shift: How India could be among biggest winners |...    Moneycontrol. com A betrayal foretold: On the U. S.

and NATO alliance    The Hindu Can Trump really pull the US out of Nato – and what happens if he tries?    The Times of India Is NATO.

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Published02 Apr 2026, 17:00 IST / 02 Apr 2026, 11:30 UTC
Date Page03 Apr 2026