Europe
Trump's troop withdrawals from Germany might backfire. Here's why.
Did Washington just deal away one of its critical tools of leverage with Russia?
May 12, 2026
Did Washington just deal away one of its critical tools of leverage with Russia?
US force posture in Europe needed a strategic trim, but some lawmakers want these soldiers to go closer to Russia. They should come home.
Trump is lashing out at allies as European partners increasingly turn away from his war — all signs that this is more than just a situational divide
Washington should make clear that it does not want to place nukes near the 800-plus mile Russian-Finnish border
NATO will still be under the US umbrella, but faith in Washington appears to be wobbling
The alliance's buildup to confront questionable Russian and Chinese threats lacks the diplomacy necessary to stave off escalation
