Good news! About time! For too long Europe has relied too much on the superpower US for maintaining peace and security in Europe while neglecting their own militaries!
Bravo President Trump!
We probably need a new defense arrangement between Europe and the US for the 21st century not least so the US can better address other geostrategic challenges.
"The U.S. threatened to withdraw from some NATO defense coordination mechanisms if Europe doesn't take over the body by 2027, Reuters reported, citing "five sources familiar with the discussion" including one U.S. official, who said the message had alarmed some on Capitol Hill. ..."
"Summary
- US could withdraw from some NATO planning mechanisms if unsatisfied with progress
- Unclear how US would measure progress
- Trump rhetoric towards alliance runs hot and cold
The United States wants Europe to take over the majority of NATO's conventional defense capabilities, from intelligence to missiles, by 2027, Pentagon officials told diplomats in Washington this week, a tight deadline that struck some European officials as unrealistic.
The message, recounted by five sources familiar with the discussion, including a U.S. official, was conveyed at a meeting in Washington this week of Pentagon staff overseeing NATO policy and several European delegations. ..."
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