Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
President Trump overruled a decision by the Pentagon to pull military forces out of Poland and now Washington is sending an additional 5,000 troops.
Trump cited his close relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki for reversing the decision.
The US is reducing its forces in Germany, marking a shift in its European strategy.
But why did Donald Trump decide to send more troops to Poland?
Frank Rose, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, told TRT World's Roundtable that Trump was right to overrule the Pentagon but warns that such decisions could weaken confidence in US security commitments.
Political journalist Jan Nowina-Witkowski argues that strong ties between Washington and Warsaw continue to benefit Poland despite broader US-EU tensions.
Click on the title to see the full episode.
#poland #trump #troops #us #germany #ukraine #nato
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
President Trump overruled a decision by the Pentagon to pull military forces out of Poland and now Washington is sending an additional 5,000 troops.
Trump cited his close relationship with Polish President Karol Nawrocki for reversing the decision.
The US is reducing its forces in Germany, marking a shift in its European strategy.
But why did Donald Trump decide to send more troops to Poland?
Frank Rose, former US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State, told TRT World's Roundtable that Trump was right to overrule the Pentagon but warns that such decisions could weaken confidence in US security commitments.
Political journalist Jan Nowina-Witkowski argues that strong ties between Washington and Warsaw continue to benefit Poland despite broader US-EU tensions.
Click on the title to see the full episode.
#poland #trump #troops #us #germany #ukraine #nato
Roundtable is a discussion programme with an edge. Broadcast out of London and presented by Enda Brady, it's about bringing people to the table, listening to every opinion, and analysing every point of view. From fierce debate to reflective thinking, Roundtable discussions offer a different perspective on the issues that matter to you. Watch it every weekday at 15:00 GMT on TRT World.
