AboutMichael Troy Expertise I can answer just about any question about U.S. Political history, Constitutional law, the legislative process, elections, etc. I specialize in Presidential and Congresitional historical trivia, but can answer more substantive questions too.
Experience Former Staff member for a Congressman and Senator. I also worked on about 10 Congressional and Presidential campaigns (only one that won). For a short time, I worked in the legal department of the Federal Election Commission. I have a B.A. in Political Science.
Organizations Former LBJ Fellow (paid fellowship for Congressional Staff).
Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science Honorary Society).
Publications Washington Post
Washington Times
Education/Credentials J.D. University of Michigan
B.A. George Washington University (Poli. Sci. major).
Expert: Michael Troy Date: 6/10/2008 Subject: World Politics
Question What do you recommend as the future of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and why?
Answer NATO was originally designed to be a military cooperative between North America and Europe to defend against potential aggression by the Soviet Union and its satellite States.
Since that threat no longer exists, it is hard to see a real purpose for NATO anymore. Some people think it is important to maintain alliances to prevent aggression, but doing so really does go against the tradition of US foreign policy up until WWII to stay out of entangling alliances that could lead to greater involvement in foreign wars.
