We need additional funding for more U.S. combat brigades in Europe. NATO needs to continue to modernize. It is starting to show with the Russians but these exercises are central to show that the alliance is firm, especially as the E.U. starts to have some weakness on the economic front.
Michael LeiterWhen you do have really tapped out resources that cover so many investigations, it can help you move through and discard some faster.
Michael LeiterI think the refugee problem is Europe is vastly worse than we have in the United States.
Michael LeiterWe have a Muslim population which is better off economically, better engaged, and less drawn to the fight in ISIS. But as we've seen in places like California and elsewhere, we still have a threat, even if smaller.
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