Led by Republicans, Americans' Support for NATO Fades

The piece adopts a libertarian-skeptical stance toward NATO, centering critiques from the right (Republican skepticism) while framing the alliance as potentially obsolete—a posture that combines anti-interventionist conservatism with Reason's characteristic anti-establishment skepticism. The headline emphasizes Republican leadership of NATO doubt, which could read as either descriptive or as suggesting Republicans are the authentic voice questioning consensus.

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• This article does not address NATO's role in deterring Russian aggression or the strategic value members derive from collective defense commitments.
• This article does not examine perspectives from allied nations or their views on NATO's continued relevance.
• This article does not distinguish between substantive critiques of NATO burden-sharing and more isolationist opposition to the alliance.