"Should NATO Include This Uncovered US State?"

Hawaii is not covered by the NATO treaty due to a geographical technicality, leaving it vulnerable to attack without the alliance's collective defense. Some experts argue that the changing political situation in the Indo-Pacific, particularly concerning China's ambitions in Taiwan, necessitates a reconsideration of Hawaii's exclusion from NATO. They believe that including Hawaii and Guam under NATO's umbrella would enhance deterrence against potential Chinese aggression and strengthen the US's strategic position in the region. However, others argue that in the event of an attack, the US would likely form a coalition of willing allies, and that NATO members remain committed to providing assistance in case of an attack on US sovereign territory.