Understanding U.S.-Europe Military Relations

What is the main argument presented about Europe's military spending?

• The U.S. is reducing its military presence in Europe.

• Europe is independently increasing its military budget.

• The U.S. has designed the current military spending setup.

• Europe is leading NATO in defense contributions.

How much of NATO's total defense budget did the U.S. cover in 2024?

• About 25%

• Nearly half

• Around 70%

• Less than 10%

What historical event demonstrated U.S. control over European military actions?

• The Suez Crisis

• The Gulf War

• The Vietnam War

• The Cold War

What was the outcome of France's attempt to break away from NATO?

• France became a neutral country.

• France formed its own military alliance.

• France returned to NATO in 2009.

• France permanently left NATO.

What is the effect of military specialization within NATO?

• It increases reliance on the United States.

• It reduces reliance on the United States.

• It allows European countries to act independently.

• It makes European countries dependent on each other.

What role does the U.S. play in NATO's military capabilities?

• It only provides financial support.

• It provides critical military enablers.

• It relies on European military enablers.

• It has no significant role.

Why does the U.S. encourage Europe to increase its defense spending?

• To boost the U.S. defense industry.

• To strengthen NATO's independence.

• To promote European military autonomy.

• To reduce U.S. military presence in Europe.

What was the U.S. reaction to the EU's proposal for military loans?

• Supportive of European manufacturers.

• Indifferent to the proposal.

• Unhappy about excluding U.S. companies.

• Encouraging of EU's independence.

What is the main reason the U.S. might prefer a fragmented Europe?

• To maintain control and influence.

• To simplify trade negotiations.

• To promote European unity.

• To encourage European military independence.

What is the implication of European countries buying U.S. military equipment?

• It leads to European military independence.

• It increases reliance on U.S. political goodwill.

• It reduces reliance on U.S. parts and training.

• It has no impact on European military capabilities.