Washington’s latest force posture moves have Europeans feeling whiplash

(Daniel Fried and Torrey Taussig – Atlantic Council) The Trump administration has made a dizzying array of force posture decisions this month, raising doubts about the United States’ deeper commitment to the NATO alliance. Senior leaders in Finland, Estonia, and Poland have taken notice and are working to get NATO back on track, most notably by bolstering their own defenses and militaries. While the Trump administration has since assuaged some concerns, including with a new troop announcement for Poland, doubt has already seeped in among some of Washington’s best friends. – Washington’s latest force posture moves have Europeans feeling whiplash – Atlantic Council