As we await the Pentagon’s posture review, here’s one country we should keep troops in

Well into November, there’s no sign of the Global Posture Review expected last summer. One of the most important policy reviews of a new administration, it examines the U.S. military’s presence around the world—and what changes might be made.

It is no secret that some senior officials involved in the review would like to see a smaller U.S. military presence in Europe. Indeed, they are already taking steps to make it happen. Last month, it was announced that around 1,000 rotational U.S. troops in Romania would not be replaced once they return home. This sparked criticism on Capitol Hill and raised questions about America’s posture elsewhere in Europe, especially in the Baltic region.

The United States today keeps a robust but modest rotational presence in the three Baltic state of Lit