Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Donald Trump says he is considering pulling out of NATO, citing the alliance’s reluctance to support the US–Israeli war on Iran.
Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defends Trump's war, arguing it is intended to make the world safer. He claims the alliance is stronger under Trump, pointing to increased defence spending commitments.
But how important is the United States to NATO, and is Europe really safer under Trump?
Rachel Rizzo, Senior Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, and Oliver Drewes, former European Commission spokesperson, explain how Trump has reshaped the alliance. Click on the title to watch the full episode.
#trump #nato #iranwar #westernalliance #iran #europe #eu
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you.
Donald Trump says he is considering pulling out of NATO, citing the alliance’s reluctance to support the US–Israeli war on Iran.
Meanwhile, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte defends Trump's war, arguing it is intended to make the world safer. He claims the alliance is stronger under Trump, pointing to increased defence spending commitments.
But how important is the United States to NATO, and is Europe really safer under Trump?
Rachel Rizzo, Senior Fellow at the Observer Research Foundation, and Oliver Drewes, former European Commission spokesperson, explain how Trump has reshaped the alliance. Click on the title to watch the full episode.
#trump #nato #iranwar #westernalliance #iran #europe #eu
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you.
