July 7, 2026 · Foreign Policy, War & National Security

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U.S. Announces European Force Drawdown Amid Clashes at NATO Summit

At the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey on July 7-8, 2026, the Trump administration confirmed a phased drawdown of U.S. forces in Europe, reportedly including the withdrawal of warplanes, destroyers and submarines, the...

July 2, 2026 · Personnel, Competence & Administrative Failure

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Army Europe Commander Donahue Steps Down as Headquarters Is Downgraded

Gen. Christopher Donahue relinquished command of U.S. Army Europe and Africa at a July 2, 2026 ceremony at Clay Kaserne in Wiesbaden, Germany, and the command was officially downgraded from a four-star to a three-star...