Most geopolitical analysts agree that the US can't protect itself long term without NATO. The short version is who controls Western Europe controls Europe. Who

Most geopolitical analysts agree that the US can't protect itself long term without NATO. The short version is who controls Western Europe controls Europe. Who controls Europe controls Eurasia. Who controls Eurasia controls all of the world besides the Americas. The endgame of an united Eurasia is a failure from the USA national security POV.