NATO: More Important Now Than Ever
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Recently Kevin Price, Host of the nationally syndicated Price of Business Show, interviewed USMC Colonel (Ret) Eric Buer.
NATO, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, has been a cornerstone of international security since its founding in 1949. Its success lies in its collective defense principle, encapsulated in Article 5, which stipulates that an attack on one member is an attack on all. This has provided a robust deterrent against external aggression and fostered unprecedented cooperation and stability in the transatlantic region. However, NATO’s vulnerability is increasingly evident. Donald Trump’s administration highlighted these weaknesses through offensive rhetoric and questioning the value of the alliance, arguing some members were not pulling their weight financially. This rhetoric undermined trust and unity within NATO. Additionally, under President Biden, challenges persist. Biden’s emphasis on multilateralism is welcomed, but his administration faces criticism over the handling of the Afghanistan withdrawal and perceived inconsistency in foreign policy. Not to mention the handling of the Israel and Hamas war. These issues can create doubts about U.S. commitment and leadership. Furthermore, internal divisions among member states on various issues, such as defense spending and political values, exacerbate the alliance’s vulnerabilities. To maintain its relevance and strength, NATO must address these internal fractures and reaffirm its collective commitment to shared security goals.
BIO: Col. Eric Buer (USMC-Ret), author of Ghosts of Baghdad: Marine Corps Gunships on the Opening Days of the Iraq War is currently a senior executive for an aviation and training company. He is also a consultant and public speaker in the areas of military and commercial aviation and global conflict.Buer, a native Californian, spent his formative years in rural New England before graduating from Ohio Wesleyan University with a degree in economics. After accepting a commission from the Marine Corps, he was trained to fly attack helicopters. His deployments took him to the Persian Gulf, Somalia, Bosnia, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He later served on the staff of the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs as a professor of national security strategy and policy at the National War College and as an air group commanding officer.
Website: https://ericbuer.com/home
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