What backdues? They were neutral, there was no treaty. > "Depend implicitly" That is your opinion. These countries have capable armies. US benefits from NATO

What backdues? They were neutral, there was no treaty. > "Depend implicitly" That is your opinion. These countries have capable armies. US benefits from NATO in a different way; it gets unprecedented level of access and control of airspace and land. It is a military and political power benefit, much more precious than some joke money. US can print all the money it needs, since US dollar is reserve currency.