U.K.’s shrinking military clout worries U.S.
Washington’s wing-man in Europe is losing clout on the world stage as its military forces shrink. (Matt Cardy/Getty Images)
By Griff Witte-March 12 at 8:59 PM
LONDON — With Europe facing its shakiest security environment in a generation, Britain has slipped into a familiar role: Washington’s tough-talking wingman.