Unlike the United States’ NATO allies, who are bound together by a common defense pact, there is no mutual defense guarantee as a non-NATO ally. These allies are eligible to receive materiel and supply loans, as well as serve as a location for US-owned war reserve stocks. In addition, private companies from the designated country may bid on contracts to maintain, repair, or overhaul US military equipment abroad. Allied status had made Afghanistan eligible for military training and aid, including expediting the sale and lease of military equipment even after NATO troops left the country. Ministry of Foreign Affairs. They are: Argentina, Australia, Bahrain, Brazil, Colombia, Egypt, Israel, Japan, Jordan, Kuwait, Morocco, New Zealand, Pakistan, Philippines, Qatar, South Korea, Thailand and Tunisia. The US designated Colombia and Qatar as non-NATO Allies earlier this year. The change in Afghanistan’s regime follows Biden’s withdrawal of US troops from the country last year, ending nearly 20 years of war. Afghanistan has quickly fallen into the hands of the Taliban, who have repeatedly given assurances to the international community that they will protect the rights of women and girls, while at the same time removing many of their freedoms and protections. This story has been updated with additional details. CNN’s Maegan Vazquez contributed to this report.
