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When NATO was founded back in 1949, it was essentially a high-stakes bet against the expansion of the Soviet Union. Fast forward seventy-five years, and you will find no shortage of pundits who have predicted its collapse. From the end of the Cold War to the shifting sands of modern geopolitics, this alliance has been called the organization nobody thought would survive. Yet, here it stands. The reason for its durability is not just luck; it is a deep, institutionalized level of cooperation that binds thirty-two different nations through shared training, complex command structures, and collective defense plans. It is more than just a piece of paper; it is a living, breathing security infrastructure. However, the glue holding it all together, what experts call the transatlantic bargain, is currently under immense pressure.

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