Understanding US Retrenchment in Europe

What is it about?

It analyses the evolution of US force posture and defence strategy in Europe in a 'post-Crimea', 'post-rebalance' context.

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Why is it important?

It identifies three underlying trends in US defence strategy in Europe: the shift from permanent presence to 'engagement', an approach that focuses on rotational deployments of US forces (instead of permanent ones) and the build-up of allied and partner capacity; the growing emphasis on Europe's eastern and southern peripheries; and the adoption of a 'nodal' approach to European security