Pentagon policy chief tells NATO allies US wants European-led defence of continent
Source Summary
US Under Secretary of Defense for Policy Elbridge Colby told NATO envoys that the alliance must undergo change to survive and thrive. Colby's statement signals a shift in US policy toward expecting greater European responsibility for continental defence.
Why it matters
A senior Pentagon official's call for NATO reform and European-led defence reflects potential changes to US military commitments and burden-sharing expectations within the alliance.
