Posted on Jan 17, 2017
Mattis Is Right. Here’s Why NATO Is Not Obsolete
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I agree. NATO is a necessary. We need a force in Europe. We aren't nearly big enough to be everywhere, like we think we can be.
Mattis Is Right. Here’s Why NATO Is Not Obsolete
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James MattisNATO
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1. Trump thinks he is a military genius.
2. Millions of US servicemen have not died in Europe.
3. I believe the total defense expenditures by NATO is greater than Russia's.
2. Millions of US servicemen have not died in Europe.
3. I believe the total defense expenditures by NATO is greater than Russia's.
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Somebody told me once that NATO exists to keep the Soviets out, the Americans in, and the Germans down. We had 2 world wars last century against the Germans. and the second one included the Holocaust. Something that I think diplomats and officials are hesitant to point out (or admit) is that there is some benefit to European nations largely relying on the US for defense. It keeps them dependent upon us and gives us influence. It makes a third world war less likely to start in Europe.
Additionally, Europe is closer than North America to the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. So, having troops, bases or the right to use bases in Europe is helpful in dealing with problems in those regions as well.
Additionally, Europe is closer than North America to the Middle East, North Africa, and Central Asia. So, having troops, bases or the right to use bases in Europe is helpful in dealing with problems in those regions as well.
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