Who Stands To Gain From NATO?

Several decades ago NATO’s core tasks and principles were simple and clear – to retain U.S. military prescriptive in Europe, minimize German influence and defer Soviet expansionism. However 20 years later since the Warsaw Treaty Organization (WTO) was dissolved in 1991 the main question about the North Atlantic Treaty Organization’s real purposes is still open for discussion. Despite the statements of the NATO leaders about the defensive principles of the Alliance, the response to the question is clear – to extend its influence throughout the world and strengthen military presence in Eastern Europe. It means that they want to establish political and military control of situation in all countries bordering Russia.

In addition, NATO existence is profitable only for U.S. Since American and allied leaders have declared about their plans to deploy the anti-missile defense system in Romania and Poland these European countries started to present the greatest threat to the national security of Russia. Due to deployment of the ABM system elements Russia is at liberty to retaliate against NATO and retarget its missiles against the direct threat.

Europe suffered damage caused by sanctions against Russia and anti-EU sanctions imposed by Russia. The sanction list also could be extended if the EU raises pressure on Russia. The real instigator, Washington, “remained aside again”.

Consequently quick-fire anti-war demonstrations and anti-NATO protests are taking place in Europe. Certainly the anti-NATO sentiment has been taking place in Europe for many years, but nowadays the situation has been changed. The number of the supporters of protests is increasing. They are committed to the dissolution of the Alliance or strengthening of control for its militarist initiatives. People don’t feel safe in their own countries any more. It should also be taken into account that it’s getting too difficult to finance the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.

Only the USA is gaining from this. It is the largest exporter in the world and now it is extremely interested in the European arms market. The American leaders are always interested in escalation of different conflicts all over the world. For example, the crisis and instability in the Middle East, Ukraine, and the threat of the ISIS boost the U.S. exports of weapons.

Reviewing the current situation there are some relevant issues – “How much time does it need for Europe to realize who is a real enemy?” and “How much strength and capabilities does it need to restore the loss?”