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To what extent should a country go to support an ally in war, especially when the odds of a favorable outcome are uncertain?

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 @9L88VD3  from North Carolina answered…1mo1MO

Depends on the conflict and the ally

This is highly dependent on the conflict and the ally in question. I've seen a lot of people reference Ukraine. Ukraine is not a NATO country and we've already gone way beyond what we are required to do for them. The US should cut off the aid to Ukraine completely and not get involved further in that conflict. If however Russia attacked an actual NATO country, then the US should get involved. I've seen several conditionals on this point, mainly concerning whether NATO countries are upholding their end of the NATO agreement to spend at least 2% of their GDP on military. While I do think we should put more pressure on NATO countries to meet that obligation that they have agreed to, I think it would set a very bad precedent if we were to not help them if they were attacked by Russia.

 @9LJ2SQF from Utah commented…1mo1MO

It depends on what that ally is and what we have promised in aid to those countries. But I think that the minimum should be aiding with funds, resources, and weapons, to help the ally in their war effort.

 @9LJ2Q6WConstitution from North Carolina commented…1mo1MO

I think we should help where we can.

 @9LJ2BV5 from Wisconsin commented…1mo1MO

I think they should if we have an agreement with them

 @9LHZWXXRepublican from Utah commented…1mo1MO

we need to either stop sending money or send troops

 @9LHZNPDRepublican from California commented…1mo1MO

I believe that America comes first if the odds are uncertain I believe that we should pull out from supporting a country. We have spent too much money on other foreign affairs while people in our own country are suffering from homelessness, and other social issues.

 @9LHZ5KH from Nebraska commented…1mo1MO

We should aid our allies as long as the country continues to be our ally

 @9LHZ4TJ from Texas commented…1mo1MO

Keep to given commitments, but keep in mind George Washington's final address.

 @9LJ2TX9 from Montana commented…1mo1MO

You should not support the wrong side in the story ,and target civilians

 @9LJ5Q39Peace and Freedom from New Jersey commented…1mo1MO

For example, Joe Biden gave Ukraine billions of dollars to help with the war they were in. I feel like it a sap in the face to Americans who are struggling with homelessness, poverty etc

 @9LJ54KG from Illinois commented…1mo1MO

All the way, protect countries like Ukraine.

 @9LJ3S8W from Indiana commented…1mo1MO

having allies significantly increases the military power the United States can bring to bear on a given battlefield. During the Cold War, European forces were vital to maintaining something approximating a balance of power vis-à-vis Warsaw Pact forces.

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