Pet Peeve of mine: using the term "US Ally" for states that are not in fact US Allies under any formal treaty arrangement. We occasionally work with all sorts of countries. Sometimes we engage in military cooperation with them in pursuit of our interests... 1/6
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One need only look at the relative difference in current affairs between Ukraine and the Baltic states (Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia) to see the value in having a formal mutual defense treaty rather than an informal understanding.
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I don't disagree; but I feel like there's an obvious level here that we lack robust and accurate language to describe. Saudi arabia may not have a formal defense agreement but it would beggar belief to say that they aren't under US protection. That can change rapidly, but still
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