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Hegseth announces in Brussels a review of U.S. forces in Europe, and a 'NATO 3.0'

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a review of American forces in Europe, and calling for a reboot of the organization to turn it into a "NATO 3.0."

Hegseth announces in Brussels a review of U.S. forces in Europe, and a 'NATO 3.0'
Image: NPR World

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth lashed out at NATO allies on Thursday, announcing a review of American forces in Europe, and calling for a reboot of the organization to turn it into a "NATO 3.0."

(Image credit: Virginia Mayo)

Originally published at NPR World

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