In 2014, the 28-member alliance created a rapid-reaction force to protect the most vulnerable Nato members against a confrontation with Russia. Photo: ReutersWashington: Donald Trump says the United States under his leadership might not come to the defence of some NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) members if Russia were to attack them. “If we decide we have to defend the United States, we can always deploy” troops from the U.S., Trump told the newspaper, “and it will be a lot less expensive.” Donald Trump’s remarks about US obligations under Nato to come to the aid of other members of the 28-nation alliance are in line with his views questioning the United States’ global role. With decades in business and no prior political experience, Trump cast the projection of American military might abroad in economic terms.

Source: Mint July 21, 2016 04:30 UTC