As the longtime U.S. ambassador to NATO leaves his post, he’s not hesitating to tell European governments what he thinks of their military cutbacks. "Most European allies are hollowing out their militaries, jettisoning capabilities, and failing to spend their existing budgets wisely," said Ivo Daalder in a farewell speech, hosted by Carnegie
Crisis-Stricken NATO Members Downsize Armed Forces, Raising Eyebrows In Washington
Budget crisis have forced some European countries to implement cuts in military spending, which may further depress economies.