NATO, as we know, or should know, was a creation of post-WWII British strategy. Its original purpose was succinctly described by British officials as “keeping America in, Russia out, and Germany down.” This has been NATO’s guiding principle for decades, serving the interests of the Anglo-American establishment by maintaining control over Europe’s political and military landscape. Yet today, this once-mighty alliance is facing existential challenges, with its relevance and cohesion rapidly eroding before our eyes.
But NATO’s fragility isn’t new. Leaders like Charles De Gaulle saw through its true purpose early on. As president of France from 1958 to 1968, De Gaulle envisioned a Europe free from Anglo-American domination, a united continent stretching “from Lisbon to the Urals.” He sought strategic autonomy for Europe, removing France from NATO’s military command in 1966. However, his vision was ultimately crushed by forces loyal to the Anglo-American-Zionist empire. Under the guise of student-led protests, MI6 and the CIA orchestrated one of the first “color revolutions,” forcing De Gaulle’s resignation and reasserting NATO’s dominance in Western Europe.
The fall of the Soviet Union should have marked the end of NATO’s mission. Yet rather than disbanding, NATO expanded eastward, breaking promises made to Russian leaders and encircling Russia with military bases. It was during this period that Vladimir Putin, upon becoming Russia’s president, approached Bill Clinton with a simple question: Could Russia join NATO? Clinton, ever the smooth operator, pretended to consider it before returning with the predictable “No.” The empire had no intention of integrating Russia. Instead, it sought to keep Russia isolated, economically weakened, and politically subdued.
Fast forward a quarter of a century, and the situation has shifted dramatically. NATO’s proxy war against Russia in Ukraine has been a catastrophic failure. The much-hyped military and economic pressure designed to “bleed” Russia has only revealed NATO’s strategic impotence. Ukraine, instead of serving as a pawn to cripple Russia, has become a symbol of NATO’s declining influence. Even staunch European allies are starting to push back against the alliance’s agenda. Countries like Hungary and Slovakia are openly defying NATO’s directives, while political shifts in Germany signal growing discontent with the endless cycle of militarism and subservience to U.S. interests.
At the heart of NATO’s collapse is a crumbling narrative. The West’s portrayal of itself as a defender of democracy and human rights has lost credibility. The unmasking of Israel’s role in perpetuating terrorism and destabilization across the Middle East has further exposed the hypocrisy of NATO’s “moral” crusades. The alliance’s credibility is in tatters, and the world is taking notice.
Enter Donald Trump. From the beginning of his presidency, Trump criticized NATO, calling it “obsolete” and demanding that member states shoulder more of the financial burden. Many dismissed this as another of his impulsive outbursts, but there was strategy behind it. Trump understood that NATO, in its current form, served the interests of a deep state intent on maintaining perpetual conflict. If Trump has been listening to figures like Col. Douglas Macgregor, a man who has consistently warned against endless wars, then he knows the time is ripe to dismantle NATO or at least redefine its purpose entirely.
Europe is already inching toward rebellion. Hungary’s Viktor Orbán has positioned himself as a voice of resistance to NATO’s policies. Slovakia’s new leadership has openly questioned its commitments to the alliance. Even Germany, long the backbone of NATO’s European operations, faces growing domestic unrest over its involvement in the Ukraine conflict and the economic toll of sanctions against Russia. Britain, despite its entrenched establishment ties to NATO, is not immune to these shifting tides. Elon Musk, who has increasingly aligned himself with Trump’s worldview, is using his platforms to challenge the mainstream narratives that sustain NATO’s grip on Europe.
The question now is whether Trump will seize the opportunity to deliver the final blow to NATO by negotiating a reasonable accommodation with Putin. Such an agreement could reshape the global balance of power, ending decades of hostility between the West and Russia and allowing Europe to pursue a more independent course. Many in Europe are quietly hoping for this outcome. They see no future in endless military spending and proxy wars that only serve the interests of Washington’s war hawks and defense contractors.
For those of us observing from the outside, we can also hope. The death of NATO would mark a turning point not just for Europe but for the world. It would signal the end of an era defined by imperialism, covert wars, and global hegemony. In its place, a multipolar world order could emerge, one built on cooperation, mutual respect, and sovereignty. Of course, such a transformation won’t come easily. The entrenched powers that built NATO will not relinquish control without a fight. But the cracks in their empire are widening, and the time for change has never been more opportune.
So, is Trump ready to lower the boom on NATO? We’ll soon find out. But one thing is certain: NATO’s days as the world’s unchallenged military alliance are numbered. The world is waking up, and a new chapter in international relations is beginning. We can, and should, remain hopeful.
By Hon. Chimazuru Ignatius Nnadi-Oforgu
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