<div> </div> <div> <a href="https://www.stripes.com/news/eucom-deterring-russia-is-top-priority-1.390681">Stars and Stripes</a> reports that "Russia’s re-emergence as the top security threat in Europe demands a fresh examination of how American power is deployed on the Continent, where a steady post-Cold War drawdown has left the military undermanned." <p class="TX Body">"That’s the conclusion of U.S. European Command’s first strategy document in four years."</p> <p class="TX Body">“'Reduced U.S. forward presence and degraded readiness across the services are inhibiting the United States’ ability' to favorably influence security conditions, the 'Theater Strategy' document says."</p> </div>
