Much has been written of late about the Trump Administration’s decision to move 9,500 U.S. troops out of Germany and its impact on deteriorating Transatlantic relations. To be sure, the move and the personality clashes among key leaders in NATO that it has brought to the surface have played a part in fueling the current turmoil. But it is also vital to keep sight of the broader historical context. This is merely the latest strain in a relationship that has had more than its share of turbulence over the past few decades. There are deeper currents at work that have …read more
Source:: The American Interest
