Is it really possible that a single academic idea could have such a profound impact on U.S. foreign policy regarding NATO? With the Trump administration's marked shift away from European alliances, it begs the question of who’s really pulling the strings here. This notion coming from the academic circles doesn’t just seem far-fetched; it raises serious doubts about the validity of these influences on national strategy. Are we witnessing a dangerous trend where policy is swayed by intellectuals rather than experienced diplomats? What do you think—are we relying too much on theory and not enough on practical experience? https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/02/14/the-conservative-thinker-quietly-shaping-trumps-approach-to-nato-00781630?utm_source=RSS_Feed&utm_medium=RSS&utm_campaign=RSS_Syndication #NATO #Trump #ForeignPolicy #AcademicInfluence