Is NATO's future in doubt, and what does this mean for Greece?

Is NATO's future in doubt, and what does this mean for Greece?

Author: The Hellenic American Leadership Council April 10, 2026 Duration: 1:00:06
James Lindsay and Ino Afentouli join Thanos Davelis as we break down whether NATO's future is in doubt after President Trump's comments slamming the alliance, why matters in a world of increasing great power rivalry, what’s at stake for the US, and why it’s critical for Greece. We also look at the 200 year anniversary of the heroic exodus of the Greeks from the city of Messolonghi during the Greek War of Independence with Professor Alexander Kitroeff. Finally, we're

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