Pentagon convenes select NATO meeting in Poland, excluding UK, France, Baltics

The Pentagon is organizing a meeting in Poland on NATO's future, inviting Poland, Germany, the Netherlands, and Nordic states, but excluding the UK, France, and Baltic states, per Politico citing six diplomats. This selective invitation signals a potential shift in US focus within NATO, possibly prioritizing northern and eastern European members over traditional Western allies. The exclusion of key allies may indicate internal alliance friction or a strategic realignment, though the agenda and rationale remain unclear.