US officials cast wary eye to London as Brits ponder military cuts
As if the U.S. military didn’t have enough to worry about…
The British government plans deep cuts in defense spending to try and bring their budget under control. In this global age, every action takes place on the world’s stage, and Britain’s main ally?the U.S.?is worried that the cuts will affect Britain’s ability to fight alongside American troops.
New York Times London correspondent John Burns joins us, along with Ret. Col. Peter Mansoor, who teaches military history at the Ohio State University.
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