[–] HarlandKornfeld14 0 points 3 points 3 points (+3|-0) 3.4 years ago
Moving towards their borders isn't defensive, NATO has been expanding eastwards towards their doorstep.
[–] Joe_McCarthy [S] 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) 3.4 years ago
Of course it is defensive. The purpose is to defend NATO members. Or are you suggesting our token European force is designed to roll into Moscow?
[–] HarlandKornfeld14 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) 3.4 years ago
There was never a reason for NATO expansion, that area should've remained a neutral buffer zone after the end of the Cold War.
[–] Joe_McCarthy [S] 1 point 0 points 1 point (+1|-1) ago
Of course it is defensive. The purpose is to defend NATO members. Or are you suggesting our token European force is designed to roll into Moscow?
[–] HarlandKornfeld14 0 points 2 points 2 points (+2|-0) ago
There was never a reason for NATO expansion, that area should've remained a neutral buffer zone after the end of the Cold War.