Should America Leave NATO?

[5Daniel]

The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) was created in 1949 to help protect its member countries from treaties, especially during the Cold War. The United States has always been a major part of NATO, but now, some people think it might be time for America to leave. Even Donald Trump, the President of The United States, has been treatening to leave NATO. Now, there are strong arguements both for and against this idea, and it's important to consider both sides before deciding to consider both sides before deciding what's best for the country

One of the main reasons people think the U.S. should leave NATO is the cost. America spends way more money on defense than other NATO countries, and some argue that other NATO countries, and some argue that other nations aren't contributing their fair share. The U.S. is already reponsible for much of NATO's military power, so why should it continue paying billions of dollars to support other countries? Some believe that money could be better spent on things like education, helatcare, or fixing problems within the U.S. itself.

Another arguement for leaving NATO is that the U.S. has its own powerful military and doesn't necessarily need NATO's protection. The U.S. has strong alliances outside of NATO, and some believe that America should focus on is own defense instead of helping other countries with theirs. Plus, NATO was originally formed to deal with threats from the Soviet Union, which no longer exists. Is NATO even necessary anymore?

On the other hand, there are also good reasons to stay in NATO. One of the biggest reasons is that NATO provides security. If the U.S. were ever attacked, NATO allies are supposed to come to its defense. The same goes for when other NATO countries need help-having allies can make a country stronger. Leaving NATO could make America look weaker and might encourage countries like Russia or CHina to become more agressive. Would the U.S. be able to handle big global conflicts alone?

Another reason to stay in NATO is influence. Being part of NATO gives America a strong voice in international politics. If the U.S. left, it might lose some of its power and leadership in the world. Some people believe that being in NATO helps America keep peace and stablity in different parts of the world. Without NATO, could conflicts get worse?

Do you think America should leave NATO or stay?

Would leaving NATO make the country stronger or put it at risk?

Is NATO still useful, or is it outdated?

Should other countries be required to pay more if the U.S stays in?

 

https://history.state.gov/milestones/1945-1952/nato 

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-44717074

https://theweek.com/news/world-news/955953/the-pros-and-cons-of-nato 

[5Ellie]

I do feel like the Nato it still usful but not as mucn to us. We are already pertty stong in the Military. It is deffenitly very useful to other countires in the alience because it is more poweful then there Military alone. If we were to stay in then yes other countires should pay more. 

[5Elle]

I agree that we have a good Military but I feel like if we were to get in a war it would be nice to have extra help if we were to need it, I also think that asking for more money but I think it may cause a fight if we ask for to much. 

[5Aubrie]

I think America should stay with NATO, this would let us know that we always have extra support behing us. I feel like we wouldnt need them very much but if we ever do they are there. I think they are a great support towards us and they have helped a lot. 

[5Elle]

I agree with you, NATO would be helpful to have if we have a war, extra help is always really important in such big things. We have a really good Military but it would be nice if we ran into to much trouble to have another country on our side to help us.

[5Ellie]

I feel like America should leave it. We have the best Military in the world, and we are bascially caring all the other countires in the allience on out backs. We would be perfectly fine without the NATO. Leaving the NATO would most likly make us stronger cause all the money we put into it could go somewhere way better. Some of the money could even go right back into making our Military better. 

[5Daniel]

I disagree with you. I believe that America joined NATO so that they cane help other countries and have good and friendly ties with each other. Without those ties they would not be able to back us up in times of need. If we were being attacked we would have no one to help us because we left them to defend themselves.

[5Joseph]

I disagree with you. I think the main reason we joined NATO in the first place is to be informed of events outside America, I think that if we were to leave, then the countries that have looked at us as a "big brother" would be left hung out to dry and would be sent off to fend for themselves.

[5Aubrie]

I agree with you. You made a very good point that leaving it would helo the money we put into it now go to a way better cause. Also when you said that we are the strongest military, so we donmt neceasseraly need that extra support. 

[5Aubrie]

I feel like NATO is a good thing and is very useful to us. I think that knowing that we have NATO on our side gives us more confidence when it comes to wars. I believe that leaving NATO behind would make more countries want to attack us becuase we wouldnt be as stable. I think that is we do stay in it those otehr countries should be paying more. 

[5Daniel]

I agree with you, It would give us much more confidence when it comes to war. Even though we have ties with other countries that are not in NATO, we would have more help than ever. I do believe if we were to leave more countries would try to take the oppurtunity to attack us because we weren't as stable as before and yes the other countries should pay more.