The US has sent a questionnaire to NATO allies to assess their ideological support for Donald Trump's policies ahead of planned troop cuts in Europe. The document asks whether countries have publicly supported US foreign policy, allowed US military base usage without restrictions, spent money on US defense contractors, and opposed European 'made in Europe' defense policies. It indirectly targets issues like US strikes in Iran and the raid to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, which divided NATO allies. This move signals US intent to condition future military support and presence on ideological alignment, challenging the post-World War II transatlantic security framework. The US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany while increasing forces in Poland. Reductions in US military assets for NATO wartime scenarios are also expected, affecting strategic bombers, drones, and naval vessels. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte supports the review, citing increased European defense spending.

The US has sent a questionnaire to NATO allies to assess their ideological support for Donald Trump's policies ahead of planned troop cuts in Europe. The document asks whether countries have publicly supported US foreign policy, allowed US military base usage without restrictions, spent money on US defense contractors, and opposed European 'made in Europe' defense policies. It indirectly targets issues like US strikes in Iran and the raid to capture Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro, which divided NATO allies. This move signals US intent to condition future military support and presence on ideological alignment, challenging the post-World War II transatlantic security framework. The US plans to withdraw 5,000 troops from Germany while increasing forces in Poland. Reductions in US military assets for NATO wartime scenarios are also expected, affecting strategic bombers, drones, and naval vessels. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte supports the review, citing increased European defense spending.