Pentagon quizzes NATO allies on political loyalty, documents reveal
Summary
The Pentagon gave NATO allies a list of questions to check if they support President Donald Trump’s ideas for the alliance, including their public support of US foreign policies. The questionnaire also asks about restrictions on US military use of bases and reflects efforts to involve allies in the US war on Iran, even though NATO’s mission is focused on collective defense in Europe.Key Facts
- The Pentagon sent a detailed questionnaire to NATO allies about their alignment with US foreign policy under President Trump.
- Questions include whether allies publicly support US policies and align with the US approach described as “strong, clear, and quiet.”
- The questionnaire is part of a six-month review of US forces in Europe.
- It asks if allies have limited US military access to their bases or airspace, especially related to the US-Israel conflict with Iran.
- Several European countries restricted US military operations after the war with Iran began on February 28.
- The document refers to “NATO 3.0,” a proposal for European allies to take more defense responsibility with reduced US support.
- Spain was criticized by President Trump for closing its airspace to US military flights and seeking an exemption from NATO’s defense spending goals.
- Some officials say the questionnaire blurs the line between NATO’s mission and unilateral US military actions and signals political loyalty expectations.
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