Avertisment major pentru flancul estic, inclusiv România: planurile NATO depășesc forțele disponibile. „Capacitatea ar putea să nu vină la timp”

NATO's plans for defending the eastern flank, particularly in Romania, face challenges due to insufficient rapid deployment capabilities. The IISS warns that while European armies are recovering, they may not be able to respond quickly enough in a crisis. Romania's strategic position near Ukraine necessitates a rapid transition from a combat group to a larger brigade, which poses logistical challenges. NATO emphasizes the importance of credible deterrence, but the IISS highlights vulnerabilities in personnel, artillery, and logistics. The potential for Russia to quickly rebuild its military forces adds urgency to the need for European allies to enhance their military readiness.