Madalena Meyer Resende states that Trump's threats to NATO could accelerate European defence autonomy. She adds that the war in Iran is likely to continue as long as there is no solution for Hormuz.
Is Europe prepared for the US to leave NATO?
Wednesday, 1 April 2026RSS
Context & Explainers
The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (Organização do Tratado do Atlântico Norte or OTAN) is a 32-member alliance facing pressure to intervene in the Strait of Hormuz to secure maritime routes. Disagreement among members regarding this military involvement has led to warnings about the organization's future stability. Portugal has been a member since NATO's founding in 1949 and hosts a major Joint Force Command in Oeiras.
