US Military Pullback from European Exercises Sparks Outrage
The U.S. has informed allies of its intent to limit future European military exercises to those already planned for 2025, impacting exercises in development, particularly in Sweden. This decision reflects a broader shift in U.S. security priorities towards the Indo-Pacific, evidenced by actions such as ending aid to Ukraine and excluding European allies from peace talks. This decreased U.S. involvement is prompting Europe to bolster its own defense capabilities, with the EU potentially allocating €800 billion for increased military spending. The reduced joint operations will impact the long-standing cooperation and readiness testing between the U.S. and its European allies.
John Q. Hosedrinker