Let me put it another way. I have always known that if NATO were to dissolve, it would always be done by a Democrat administration not interested in confrontation at any level. Not even to defend allies or our overseas interests. It would be a slow and measured dissolution. Probably in the face of a measured growth in the threat environment. We Republicans largely see our own security tied to yours. If you have protection of your homes and nations from military and uncommon threats, than we do as well. Our liberal Democrats in our country believe that there are either no threats, or we are at fault for those elements which threaten our lives and interests. And their solutions always come down to disarming ourselves in the face of these threats. There is not an example in reverse. Look at Obama's current "change.gov" website. He's already speaking of disarming our nuclear deterrent while the Russians are moving missiles to your borders. This is why I think alot of Europeans are kind of short-sighted to have supported an Obama Presidency with such a ferocious zeal. Your own future security is at risk, and the balance of power in your part of the world is changing even today very quickly. NATO alliance or not, we've just elected an administration not likely to be able or interested confronting these types of challenges. His own new website and past comments on military spending and usage hints at that. And with a Democrat led Congress who are now proposing massive cuts in military spending (at least 25% so far), it's assured we won't be in any position to support your interests or security in any way. You guys just may come to regret our choice.