As he stated Washington Post, citing 8 respective officials, military commanders express serious concerns about the National Defence strategy being developed. This paper is intended to prioritise the usage of resources and the deployment of US forces worldwide. Critical voices, among others from the Chair of the College of Joint Chiefs of Staff, Gen. Dan Caine, appear erstwhile Secretary of War Pete Hegseth changes the direction of American defence policy. According to his assumptions, the Pentagon should focus primarily on protecting its homeland, limiting its rivalry with China and minimising the importance of US presence in Europe and Africa.
Those active in the work on the paper were to show increasing frustration with the plan, which was judged shortsighted and could be of limited importance due to the President's frequently contradictory approach to global affairs. The strategy is prepared by Donald Trump's denominations, including officials criticizing the US's previously long-standing commitment to Europe and the mediate East.
Changes in strategy
As reported Washington Post, Secretary of War and officials suggested that the Pentagon may retreat any of its forces from Europe and combine any of its command, which raises concerns among any American allies. This concern is peculiarly evident in the context of Russia's war with Ukraine and fresh violations of NATO airspace by Russian forces.
On Tuesday, Pete Hegseth called hundreds of U.S. military commanders from around the planet to base in Quantico, Virginia. According to the media, he is to give a speech on warrior ethos, presenting a fresh imagination of the Ministry and the military standards. president Donald Trump is besides to attend the event.
Washington Post Notes that the gathering takes place in the context of extended changes to the Pentagon by Pete Hegseth. The Secretary of War conducts deep personnel and strategical reforms in the Department of Defence, which are to substantially transform its structure.
Pressure on Europe
Pete Hegseth is known for his tough stance on US engagement in Europe and assistance to Ukraine. During this year's defence summit in Brussels, the Secretary of War stressed that European countries should cover huge part of Ukraine's support costs, thus signaling a crucial change in Washington's current policy. Hegseth noted that the United States would no longer tolerate Imbalanced Relations with allies and urged NATO members to importantly increase defence spending.
