Keeping Our Enemies Close—And Our Allies Guessing
The Trump administration is making significant changes to its military presence in Europe while expressing uncertainty regarding its stance on Taiwan. This shift in policy raises questions about the U.S. commitment to its allies and its approach to adversaries. Analysts are closely monitoring these developments for their potential impact on global security dynamics.
- ▪The Trump administration is withdrawing forces from Europe.
- ▪There is a signal of ambivalence regarding Taiwan.
- ▪These changes may affect U.S. commitments to its allies.
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National Security Keeping Our Enemies Close—And Our Allies Guessing The Trump administration is withdrawing forces from Europe and signaling ambivalence on Taiwan. Mike Nelson / May 21, 2026 Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven on May 14, 2026 in Beijing. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski - Pool/Getty Images) Chinese leader Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump visit the Temple of Heaven on May 14, 2026 in Beijing. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski - Pool/Getty Images) Audio Turn any article into a podcast. Upgrade now to start listening. Text Size Members can share articles with friends & family to bypass the paywall.
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