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NATO’s dialogues: America’s (next) threat to go

The Economist· Apr 9, 2026· 21m 44s

President Donald Trump has long threatened to pull America out of the alliance. We examine why the Iran war has made this time look significantly more serious . Westerners are fleeing their countries in record numbers —with economic consequences for their origins and destinations. And our series profiling the countries contesting the World Cup starts with Spain.   Guests and host: Anton La Guardia, diplomatic editor Callum Williams, senior economics writer Jon Fasman, senior culture co

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NATO’s dialogues: America’s (next) threat to go

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  1. Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

    Welcome to the program. I'm your host.

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  2. Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

    Today we look at the major stories shaping the news cycle.

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  3. We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

    We start in Europe, where leaders met in Brussels.

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  4. The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

    The summit focused on energy policy and migration.

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  5. Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

    Reporting from the ground, our correspondent has more.

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  6. Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

    Thank you. The mood here was tense but constructive.

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