U.S. Military Wants Europe to Defend Itself, but NATO Leaders Disagree

U.S. Military Wants Europe to Defend Itself, but NATO Leaders Disagree

The Pentagon says European countries should rely less on American soldiers and build up their own military defenses. NATO's leader is pushing back at this week's summit in Ankara. News about weapons deals hides a deeper argument about how many U.S. troops should stay in Europe—a question that will be decided later by the Pentagon.

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