Pakistan, July 28 -- European allies are growing uneasy as the United States reviews its global military presence, potentially leading to a reduction of American troops stationed across Europe. While President Donald Trump has recently shown support for NATO, concerns remain that the outcome of this review could weaken the continent's defence posture, especially with ongoing threats from Russia. Officials expect the results to be announced between late summer and early fall.

Despite these concerns, NATO leaders are cautiously optimistic following a successful summit in The Hague where Europe pledged to increase its defence spending. US Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker reassured allies that there would be "no surprises" and no gaps in ...