NATO? I Barely Knew You

Trading Perspectives: An Economic Podcast

What if NATO held a conference in Washington and nobody paid any attention? As far as most Americans are concerned, that is exactly what happened this past week. Regardless of the general public’s disinterest, NATO remains the United States’ primarily military alliance and commitment. Further, NATO obligates the U.S. to potentially fight and die for countries many Americans couldn’t find on a map. So, why don’t we care more than we do?

In this week’s Trading Perspectives, Sam Clement and John Norris discuss NATO and our nation’s general apathy towards that organization. Are there any generational differences in opinion since John grew up during the Cold War and Sam didn’t?