The Problem With Allies: It`s Time to Unfriend a Few Countries
(WorldNews Iran)

America`s many alliances, both formal and informal, are supposed to serve a purpose: enhance U.S. security. They are a means, not an end. Their effect might be to protect other nations, but their ultimate objective should be to make America safer. Yet Washington officials have come to treat military partners like Facebook friends, to be accumulated endlessly to win popular bragging rights. In which case Americans can easily claim victory. In recent years the U.S. added Montenegro and North Macedonia to NATO. Next up, the Duchy of Grand Fenwick? That would give the U.S. an insurmountable lead in the global friendship sweepstakes. In fact, now would be a good time to start the painful process...