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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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President Trump is "absolutely" considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO
Trump referred to NATO as a "paper tiger" in recent interviews
A U.S. withdrawal could trigger a global power shift
Analysts suggest India could potentially benefit from this shift
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  1. President Trump is "absolutely" considering withdrawing the U.S. from NATO
  2. Trump referred to NATO as a "paper tiger" in recent interviews
  3. A U.S. withdrawal could trigger a global power shift
  4. Analysts suggest India could potentially benefit from this shift

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
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