<p>This week, the Pentagon announced a plan to remove 12,000 troops from Germany, a key US ally, claiming the country was "delinquent" on defense spending. The Council on Foreign Relations' Mira Rapp-Hooper joins <em>Deep Dish</em> to explain why the alliance system is still essential for America's global leadership – but must be remade to meet the challenges of the 21st century. </p>

This week, the Pentagon announced a plan to remove 12,000 troops from Germany, a key US ally, claiming the country was "delinquent" on defense spending. The Council on Foreign Relations' Mira Rapp-Hooper joins Deep Dish to explain why the alliance system is still essential for America's global leadership – but must be remade to meet the challenges of the 21st century.

Why Allies are Key for US Security Today — July 30, 2020

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Deep Dish on Global Affairs helps you make sense of our rapidly changing world. Join host Leslie Vinjamuri, President and CEO of the Chicago Council on Global Affairs, as she speaks with thought leaders, journalists, and experts shaping foreign policy and global events. Together, they go beyond the headlines, explaining how events unfolded, why they matter, and what to watch for. Can global trade survive the shock of Trump's tariffs? What's behind the global race for AI dominance? New episodes every Thursday. Learn more at https://globalaffairs.org/deep-dish

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