All articles tagged with #us military withdrawal
NATO is preparing for a potential confrontation with Russia with limited US support as the US reduces its military presence in Europe, raising concerns among European nations about their ability to defend themselves independently amidst ongoing tensions and Russian aggression.
The article criticizes the Trump administration's incoherent foreign policy, highlighting the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Romania as a strategic mistake and questioning the feasibility and wisdom of deploying troops to Nigeria to 'protect Christians,' arguing that these actions lack strategic coherence and could undermine U.S. interests and credibility.
Trump indicated that the US is attempting to regain control of Bagram Airbase in Afghanistan, which was handed over to Afghan forces in 2021 during the Biden administration's withdrawal, and he criticized the decision, linking it to broader issues involving the Taliban and US foreign policy.
Former Joint Chiefs Chairman Mark Milley and former Gen. Kenneth McKenzie Jr. testified before the House Foreign Affairs Committee, reiterating concerns that political decisions outside the Defense Department led to the chaotic U.S. military withdrawal from Afghanistan in August 2021. They emphasized that no single mistake can be blamed for the failures, and acknowledged that military leaders recommended keeping some military force in the country beyond the deadline but were overruled by administration officials. The hearing aimed to address unanswered questions from the families of fallen troops, but Democrats dismissed it as a political move ahead of elections, noting that the chaotic withdrawal was preceded by mistakes from multiple presidential administrations.