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Retired Lieutenant General Keith Kellogg has called for the creation of a new defense system, citing what he sees as the inability of NATO to effectively respond to global conflicts.
According to Kellogg, the Alliance has shown weakness, particularly in its response to the conflict involving Iran. He criticized NATO members for their stance and suggested that the United States should reconsider its current partnerships, even raising the possibility of leaving the bloc under Article 13 of the North Atlantic Treaty.
Kellogg proposed forming a new alliance made up of countries willing to take decisive military action. Among potential partners, he mentioned Japan, Australia, Poland, a “renewed” Germany, and Ukraine, which he described as a proven and capable ally.
Former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo supported this view, calling the current state of NATO “terrible” and urging a reassessment of reliable partners. Meanwhile, former deputy national security adviser Victoria Coates argued that the Alliance has demonstrated its limited relevance, particularly in handling major conflicts.
These statements come amid growing tensions after Donald Trump sharply criticized NATO, calling it a “paper tiger” and accusing European allies of failing to share security responsibilities. The debate intensified after the White House confirmed it is considering scenarios for a potential US withdrawal from the Alliance following disagreements over military operations.
