POLITICO | Pentagonul exclude aliați importanți de la o reuniune NATO / Marea Britanie, Franța și statele baltice nu au fost invitate la discuții privind viitorul Alianței

The Trump administration has excluded key NATO allies from an upcoming meeting, raising concerns about favoritism and the potential fragmentation of the alliance. Countries like the UK and France, which contribute significantly to defense, were not invited, leading to diplomatic questions about the criteria for participation. The meeting, organized by Elbridge Colby, aims to discuss NATO's future but has sparked frustration among excluded nations. Critics worry that dividing allies into 'good' and 'bad' could undermine NATO's unity, especially amid rising Russian aggression. Colby has previously emphasized the need for a stronger military presence in Europe and has held similar meetings with selected allies.