Trump's America Is Committed to Europe
13 February 2020
As featured in The Wall Street Journal
Modern Deterrence
Soon 20,000 U.S. soldiers will arrive in Europe. They will bring tanks, armored vehicles and other equipment. Even as some Europeans claim the trans-Atlantic relationship is unraveling, the U.S. is about to launch its largest military exercise in Europe in more than a quarter-century, known as Defender Europe 20. The first stages began earlier this month, and the exercise will continue through the spring. The next step should be a similar endeavor by the Europeans themselves.