U.S. Increases Military Presence in Europe
U.S. Increases Military Presence in Europe

Author(s): Artur Kacprzyk
Subject(s): International relations/trade, Security and defense, Military policy, Russian Aggression against Ukraine
Published by: PISM Polski Instytut Spraw Międzynarodowych
Keywords: USA; Europe; military; presence; security; NATO;
Summary/Abstract: In the face of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the U.S. has substantially increased its military presence in Europe, including on NATO’s Eastern Flank, although most of the additional deployments have been so far of a temporary nature. Itis not clear whether the U.S. will opt to significantly strengthen its forces in Europe in the long term over the state in late 2021, given that Russia is being weakened by the war and NATO members announcing increased defence investments. Without substantial U.S. involvement, however, it will not be possible to adequately enhance NATO’s deterrence and defence against Russia, which will be determined to rebuild its armed forces.

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