Meloni’s NATO-Style Guarantees for Ukraine: A Risky Precedent for America’s Security

In a recent meeting at the White House, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni revealed that ongoing negotiations between the United States and European allies aim to provide Ukraine with security guarantees modeled on NATO's Article 5—the pact of mutual defense. While this might sound like a strong stance against Russian aggression, it demands an urgent reality check from an America First perspective. Are We Committing to Endless Foreign Entanglements? The Article 5 commitment is not just symbolic; it legally binds member nations to defend one another if attacked. Extending this kind of guarantee to Ukraine—without granting full NATO membership—creates a...