If the US left NATO it would cease to exist. It's a protection racket, and one without a real threat at that. It was always intended as a red scare tactic (operation gladio for example) and to isolate the USSR, which no longer exists, by expanding US military influence across Europe. NATO has never been about european defense and it would be a solution in search of a cause without the US.

[–] Liljekonvalj@feddit.org 2 points 15 hours ago (1 children)

If us left Nato it would cease to exist yes. But let's be clear that America has benefitted from Nato as well with European troops helping American troops. As well as helping with logistics. America has even invoked article 5 after september 11, and Nato countries complied.

[–] causepix@lemmy.ml 1 points 9 hours ago

Yes exactly my point, thank you for clarifying