Cuts in European defence budgets could lead to the "gradual decline" of Europe on the world stage, NATO's Secretary General has warned.
Anders Fogh Rasmussen, speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, said that while operations in Libya were largely "a positive story" for European powers, the operation would not be possible without the "unique and critical" intelligence gathering assets provided by the United States.
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My Comment: Once a great alliance, Nato is now just a toothless tiger.