NATO Cannot Survive Without America

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Written By David Petri

Hans Binnenduk

Former Senior Director for Defense Policy at the National Security Council, Vice President of the National Defense University, and Legislative Director for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee.

Alexander Vershbow

Former Ambassador to NATO and Russia, Assistant Secretary of Defense, and NATO Deputy Secretary-General.

Hans Binnendijk and Alexander Vershbow with R.D. Hooker | Foreign Affairs

Before both world wars, Washington sought neutrality. Neither effort at isolationism worked and only prevented the United States from being able to help deter the aggressors in those wars. Eventually, the United States was pulled into both conflicts. After World War II, having learned the dangers of isolationism, the United States remained engaged and paved the way for the founding of NATO and 75 years of relative peace in Europe. The United States must not forget the painful lessons of the last century. To do so would risk undercutting U.S. global leadership, undermining the Washington-built international order, and making the world safer for authoritarian rule.

David Petri

Dave Petri is a marketing and sustainability professional with 30 years of leadership experience across multiple industries. Since 2010, Dave’s professional experience has primarily been in the Outdoor Industry, including industry-wide leadership roles. He launched Cynosura Consulting in 2019 and is the principal consultant, providing his expertise to various companies and organizations in the manufacturing, hospitality, and event management sectors.

https://www.cynosurallc.com
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