By Transnational Institute, May 13, 2025
David Swanson, peace activist from World BEYOND War, argues that NATO is not a defensive alliance but the most powerful war-making and weapons-dealing machine in history. Far from protecting democracy, NATO has backed colonial powers and dictatorships, waged illegal wars, and acted as a global promoter of militarism. Swanson explains that NATO operates as a lobbying arm for arms manufacturers, shifting public funds from health and education into weapons and war. Its expansions and interventions are driven largely by U.S. interests, not collective democratic decisions. With partnerships that include oppressive regimes like Israel, NATO fosters endless war, propaganda, and global insecurity. Swanson calls for its abolition—not reform—and urges global resistance through diplomacy, nonviolence, and real investment in human needs.
A broad alliance of organisations and activists is organising a counter-summit and demonstration opposing NATO, taking place in The Hague on June 21 and 22. In the days leading up to the NATO summit, the coalition aims to amplify a critical, alternative voice. The event will culminate in a public demonstration against the NATO war summit, with a diverse range of participants expected from both the Netherlands and abroad.
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L’OTAN, comme son nom l’indique est un traité concernant initialement l’Atlantique Nord et les intérêts exclusifs de certains de ses riverains. Les Etats Unis au premier chef.
Or l’OTAN aujourd’hui, par le jeu de ses influences vise à étendre ses intérêts locaux à une majeure partie de la Planète, au détriment des intérêts des nations de ces autres parties du monde.
Ceci caractérise une démarche impérialiste qui vise à soumettre au jeu de ses intérêts ces autres régions du monde.
Une telle expansion néocolonialiste ne peut que générer des conflits en défense.