Published Sep 11, 2026, 4:09 PM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 1 source

US strength is derived from its alliances, not from unilateral actions or disrespecting allies

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The US is significantly stronger with its allies, a lesson learned from the invocation of NATO's Article 5 after 9/11, and rhetoric that disrespects allies like Canada or suggests annexing territories like Greenland and Iceland is detrimental to democratic unity and collective strength. Unlike China and Russia, who lack such allies, the US gains leverage and the ability to defend its values through mutual faith and trust with democratic nations.