What will be the primary reason cited for U.S. troop presence in NATO countries by the end of 2025?
Deterrence against Russia • 25%
Counterterrorism operations • 25%
Support for Eastern European allies • 25%
Other strategic interests • 25%
Statements from the U.S. Department of Defense or NATO
Biden Informs Congress: 80,000 U.S. Troops Deployed in NATO Countries to Deter Russian Aggression
Dec 7, 2024, 09:09 AM
President Joe Biden has informed the U.S. Congress that approximately 80,000 American troops are stationed across NATO countries in Europe. This deployment, approved in 2022, is part of broader efforts to reassure allies and deter potential Russian aggression, as outlined in a letter to the leadership of both houses of Congress. The presence of these forces includes troops engaged in counterterrorism operations.
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Supporting local allies • 25%
Other • 25%
Countering Iranian influence • 25%
Preventing ISIS resurgence • 25%
Other • 25%
Counter Turkey • 25%
Support SDF • 25%
Counter ISIS • 25%
Deterrence against other regional threats • 25%
Other • 25%
Support for local allies • 25%
Counter-ISIS operations • 25%
Enhanced cyber defense capabilities • 25%
Other • 25%
Increased military presence in Eastern Europe • 25%
Strengthened alliances with non-NATO countries • 25%
Strengthened alliances with non-NATO countries • 25%
Enhanced diplomatic efforts • 25%
Increased military presence • 25%
Focus on technology and innovation • 25%
Space defense • 25%
Cybersecurity • 25%
Conventional forces • 25%
Nuclear deterrence • 25%
Cybersecurity • 25%
Joint procurement and innovation • 25%
Undersea infrastructure protection • 25%
Conventional military capabilities • 25%
Estonia • 25%
Poland • 25%
Latvia • 25%
Other • 25%
Military aid • 25%
Humanitarian support • 25%
Sanctions on Russia • 25%
Diplomatic negotiations • 25%
Joint operations • 25%
Technological innovation • 25%
Conventional military forces • 25%
Cybersecurity • 25%
Geopolitical influence • 25%
Other • 25%
Counter-terrorism • 25%
Oil security • 25%
No • 50%
Yes • 50%
Yes • 50%
No • 50%
Emphasis on cyber defense • 25%
Increased focus on Russia • 25%
Other strategic shifts • 25%
Shift to counterterrorism • 25%