NATO 3.0 plan risks undermining alliance's nuclear and conventional pillars

The Trump administration's 'NATO 3.0' policy, championed by Under Secretary of Defense Elbridge Colby, proposes rapid reduction of US conventional forces in Europe while maintaining the nuclear guarantee. This shift, highlighted during the Steadfast Noon exercise, could erode the credibility of extended deterrence and burden-sharing, potentially weakening the alliance's two foundational pillars. The plan's feasibility and European acceptance remain uncertain.

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