What information would help you assess whether the U.S. would help an ally with military defense?
If the ally was formerly part of the Soviet Union, the U.S. will come to its aid.
If the ally was formerly opposed to the Soviet Union, the U.S. will come to its aid.
If the ally is a member of NATO members (including the U.S.) will come to its aid.
If the ally is located in Europe the U.S. will come to its aid.
- The level of political and military alliance between the U.S. and the specific ally in question.
- The strategic importance of the ally to the U.S. in terms of geopolitical interests.
- The current global political situation and alliances.
- Any existing defense pacts or agreements between the U.S. and the ally.
- The potential threat or aggression being faced by the ally that may require U.S. military intervention.
- The public opinion and support for intervening in the conflict to help the ally.