Check out my book “How Ukraine Survived”: https://amzn.to/47gnlEf. You can also read it for free by signing up for a Kindle Unlimited trial at https://amzn.to/3QMsBr8. (I use affiliate links, meaning I earn a commission when you make a transaction through them. Even if you read for free, you are still supporting the channel.)The general public seems to believe that the United States is at serious risk of withdrawing from NATO. Given the media discourse, it is easy to understand why. However, NATO itself does not think that this is likely. I traveled to Brussels to better grasp their perspective. This is the story of NATO’s history with trying to keep the United States in, and what might happen if Trump leaves.0:00 Public vs. Elite Beliefs about NATO3:07 NATO’s Designing Principles9:37 What NATO Says versus What NATO Does17:31 NATO’s Political Benefits26:11 Military Benefits and Article 528:56 Exploiting Comparative Advantages32:45 Economies of Scale34:55 Military Coordination37:20 Force Multiplication38:40 The Logistics of Leaving40:57 Domestic Legal BarriersThe appearance of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) or NATO visual information does not imply or constitute DoD or NATO endorsement.