Meloni-Trump alliance collapses over NATO and Ukraine disputes

The Inauguration That Mapped the Fracture

Giorgia Meloni’s alliance with Donald Trump has fractured, revealing deeper tensions in transatlantic relations. What began as a partnership grounded in populist rhetoric has splintered over policy disputes—NATO spending, Ukraine, and Iran—leaving Italy navigating a delicate balance between Brussels and Washington. The shift reflects broader challenges for Europe’s right as U.S. foreign policy emphasizes transactional … Read more