Pentagon deputy chief Elbridge Colby reported that a review of the presence of the American armed forces in Europe began on Monday. As he explained, its aim is to check whether NATO is consistently moving towards giving the European States the main work for the conventional defence of the continent.
Colby pointed out that the consequence of the review is to accelerate changes in the Alliance, leading to a stronger and fairer structure. According to him, these actions besides form part of the wider NATO recovery plan as an organisation capable of carrying out war activities under the concept referred to as NATO 3.0.
With this, NATO will be on the way of lasting long-term success, especially in the face of the fact that we face challenges at the same time in many theatres of action said Colby.
Compliance with assumptions
The deputy chief of the Pentagon besides stressed that the review is intended to guarantee that the deployment of American troops in Europe is consistent with the 2025 National safety strategy and the 2026 National Defence Strategy.
In this spirit, the review will present a number of options in this direction, based on strategical security, a solid empirical basis and a clear knowing of geopolitical and military realities. added the politician.
Colby besides expressed hope for close cooperation with NATO's Allied Force Commander in Europe, General Alexus Grynkewich, and for continuing consultations with European allies, legislature and another US administration institutions.
Difficult Test for Some
A review of the deployment of American forces in Europe was announced in June during a gathering in Brussels by Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth. He then informed that the full process would take up to six months, while assessing that it would be a serious test for any NATO countries.
Some Alliance countries will neglect this test, others will pass it purposefully – He judged Hegseth.
