Show Notes
In this episode, Roundtable looks at the US withdrawal of 5,000 Germany as Washington looks to scale down its military presence in Europe.
President Trump is also considering taking troops out of Spain and Italy following criticism over the US-Israeli war on Iran.
Is this the latest sign of a NATO break-up?
Joining Enda Brady for the discussion:
Riccardo Alcaro Political scientist and head of the research programme at the Italian Institute of International Affairs
Patrick Bury Former NATO analyst
Jamie Shea Former Deputy Assistant Secretary General of NATO
Souwie Buis Journalist
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