Not “SHOULD BE OBSOLETE”.
Actually “IS OBSOLETE”.
NATO should have been disbanded when the Soviet Union collapsed.
That was a golden opportunity to normalize relations between the nations of Europe and Russia.
If not disbanded at that time the least the USA should have done is withdraw from NATO, pull our military out of Europe and let the Europeans fend for themselves.
For 75 years we have squandered our wealth and the lives of too many Americans playing Texas Ranger in a thankless Europe.
NATO is an outdated vestige of the post WWII era when Europe was in tatters and the USA assumed the roll of protector.
For many decades Europe has been capable enough and wealthy enough to accept responsibility for their own security and destiny.
It is the ongoing perceived threat of an expanding NATO on the borders of the perpetually paranoid Russians that has led to their increased paranoia and enmity.
Now we have European nations that we are sworn to protect double dealing with Russia to secure their energy supply.
Does any sensible person really believe that Germany, France and others would stand with the USA today in an armed conflict with Russia?
Excellent comment. Germany 🇩🇪 is filled with bicycle 🚴 riding euroweenies. No help there, that’s for sure.