Poland & Elbridge Colby

Poland: The Trump administration's decision to cancel a deployment of an Army brigade to Poland>>> is part of broader plans to cut United States>>> troops from Europe>>>, causing concern among lawmakers.

Elbridge Colby: Elbridge Colby>>>, United States — The Pentagon>>> policy chief, has publicly stated that the United States>>> will continue to use nuclear weapons to protect NATO>>> members, even as European allies take the lead on conventional forces.

Poland: Poland is a NATO member on the eastern flank that has expressed strong interest in potentially hosting US dual-capable aircraft (DCA) and nuclear weapons.

Elbridge Colby: Elbridge Colby, Pentagon policy chief, has publicly stated that the United States will continue to use its nuclear weapons to protect NATO members.

Poland: Poland was praised by Trump for leading on defense spending. It participated in European Union — European defense discussions.

Elbridge Colby: U.S. undersecretary of defense; outlined 'NATO 3.0' strategy for greater European self-reliance.