Why is NATO worth it? Because of peace, prosperity and more
NY Post
When former President Donald Trump attacks NATO — as he has done often — it touches a raw nerve in Europe but leaves some Americans puzzled, asking: What is this “NATO,” why is it useful, and is the value worth the cost?
As someone who has spent most of his adult life in uniform — and working with NATO — let me give some simple, direct answers.
NATO is a political alliance, a grouping of democratic states that have learned the hard way — after two devastating wars in Europe and Asia — those nations must band together in peacetime to deter conflict.
History teaches that strength and determination in peacetime can prevent war and weakness and timidity can encourage aggression.
NATO strength secured peace in Western Europe for 40 years against possible Soviet aggression.
Now, with Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Europe is alarmed that Russian President Vladimir Putin won’t stop with there, but, as he has declared, will attack other countries including NATO members.
