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Middle Power Meltdown
Experts Say NATO Is Evolving as Middle Powers Step Into Geopolitical Vacuum
Published January 28, 2026
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A satirical trading card capturing the chaotic scramble of middle powers to patch up global security and alliance frameworks as traditional U.S. backing and the rules-based order wobble.
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A Politico Magazine expert roundup explores how middle powers - countries with significant regional influence but not superpower status - are recalibrating global power structures amid uncertainty over U.S. commitment to NATO and the rules-based international order. Analysts argue that Europe, Canada, and other mid-level states are asserting greater autonomy in security, economic cooperation, and diplomatic frameworks, potentially reshaping collective defense architectures like NATO and forging new multilateral alliances beyond traditional U.S. leadership.
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