U.S. to Reduce Military Presence in Germany
U.S. to Reduce Military Presence in Germany
Author(s): Artur Kacprzyk
Subject(s): Politics, International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: USA: Germany; military presence; reduction;
Summary/Abstract: On 15 June, U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed earlier reports that he plans to reduce U.S. forces in Germany from around 34,500 to 25,000 troops. Although the decision is related to U.S.- German disputes, it undermines the policy of deterring Russia conducted by Trump’s own administration and NATO. While the specifics and date of the drawdown are not yet known, the announcement of the plan and perspective of weakening U.S. military capabilities in Europe are already deepening transatlantic tensions.
Series: PISM Spotlight
- Page Count: 2
- Publication Year: 2020
- Language: English
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