US Defense Strategy to Reduce NATO Support Signals Trump’s Intent to Undermine Alliance The United States has unveiled a new Defense Strategy that calls for a more limited role in supporting NATO allies in Europe, prioritizing domestic security and counter‑China measures. The strategy, released by the Pentagon, states that while U.S. forces will focus on defending its own territory and the Indo‑Pacific region, European allies will assume greater responsibility for their own defense. Washington is expected to reduce its military presence along NATO borders with Ukraine, raising concerns among European partners about a potential security vacuum. President Donald Trump has been accused by scholars, including John J. Mearsheimer, of seeking to weaken NATO altogether, with the strategy viewed as a step toward that goal. Category: International Tags: NATO, Defense, Politics Countries: United States, Russia, Greenland, Ukraine, China Cities: None Persons: Donald Trump, John J. Mearsheimer, Călin Marchievici Sentiment: Negative

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