Overview

• The Five Eyes intelligence-sharing alliance, comprising the U.S., U.K., Canada, Australia, and New Zealand, is under strain due to concerns about U.S. reliability.
• U.S. allies are debating whether to limit intelligence sharing with Washington following Trump's perceived alignment with Russia and controversial foreign policy decisions.
• Recent U.S. actions, including suspending military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine, have raised alarm among Five Eyes members and other global allies.
• Experts warn that a breakdown of the Five Eyes alliance could weaken intelligence capabilities, particularly in monitoring threats from Russia and China.
• Despite tensions, some member nations, like the U.K. and Canada, publicly emphasize the alliance's importance and the need for continued cooperation.