Real Clear Defense | Andrew A. Michta
The Trump administration's decision to halt U.S. rotational deployment to Poland highlights a persistent strategic shortsightedness, exacerbated by the "pivot to Asia" policy initiated in 2012. This "Asia First" strategy, driven by cost concerns after the $8 trillion GWOT, has dangerously underfunded the U.S. military in both Atlantic and Pacific theaters, depleting munitions and reducing deterrence capabilities. Dismissing European NATO allies, despite their rearmament efforts and Europe's role as an indispensable strategic platform, further undermines U.S. global power projection. Attempts to reset relations with Russia based on personal diplomacy rather than structural realities also reflect a poor understanding of Moscow's imperial outlook. Europe remains crucial for U.S. global power projection, offering a cost-effective way to impose costs on Russia and limit China's influence. A revanchist Russia, supported by China, Iran, and North Korea, threatens the post-1945 security system, with immediate implications for American homeland defense via Atlantic routes. The U.S. must refocus on core geostrategic principles, recognizing NATO's importance and the interconnectedness of Atlantic and Pacific theaters.
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