A recent survey reveals that 73% of Americans believe the US should remain in NATO, with a majority of both Democrats and Republicans supporting the alliance. This comes as European leaders have been asked to increase their defense spending to meet the Wales Summit guideline of 2% of GDP.
NATO Support
The survey also found that 72% of Americans would support the US responding with military force if a NATO ally was attacked. However, there is a paradox in the message Americans are sending to European allies, with many who are skeptical of NATO still supporting its practical outcomes.
American policymakers have long argued that European allies should assume a greater share of responsibility for transatlantic security and increase their own domestic defense spending. The alliance has entered a new phase, with every NATO ally meeting the Wales Summit guideline of spending 2% of GDP on defense.
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