Ireland enjoys benefits of Nato without downsides, says US envoy to military alliance (opens original article in a new tab)

The US ambassador to NATO stated that Ireland benefits from the alliance without facing its drawbacks, highlighting the country's status as an external ally through the Partnership for Peace program.

• US ambassador to NATO said Ireland enjoys NATO benefits without downsides
• Whitaker defended US decision to reduce military presence in Europe and urged EU to increase defense spending
• Ireland, Austria, and Switzerland are external NATO allies through Partnership for Peace, gaining benefits without contributing to force model