Die Zukunft der US -Stützpunkte in Europa: Colonel (Ret.) Brian M. Michelson

Submission Statement: “If you don’t have forward basing the ability to project by air and sea into places, war gets exponentially harder,” said Colonel (Ret.) Brian Michelson, who emphasizes the strategic importance of US bases in Europe. Base closures could severely hinder military logistics and readiness, which serve not only as a show of commitment and deterrence but also enhance interoperability with allies. Furthermore, a significant drawdown could be interpreted as weakness by adversaries like Russia and China.