SUA fac presiuni ca Europa să preia comanda apărării convenționale. „Ne trebuie soldații noștri în Pacific ” • Newsweek România

The U.S. is urging European allies and Canada to take primary responsibility for conventional defense in Europe, allowing American forces to focus on challenges in the Pacific. Ambassador Matthew Whitaker emphasized the need for strong allies, noting that European military capabilities have diminished since the Soviet Union's collapse. This shift aligns with a broader strategic reorientation under the Trump administration, aiming to deter China. The Pentagon will maintain nuclear deterrence and troop options while expecting European nations to provide frontline conventional forces. This diplomatic initiative follows calls from U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth for allies to take charge of continental security.