马修·惠特克呼吁对北约基地和军事基础设施进行彻底改革，以将部队向东转移，正值美国审视其在欧洲的驻军规模。
Matthew Whitaker called for an overhaul of NATO’s bases and military infrastructure to move forces eastward as America reviews its troop presence in Europe.
马修·惠特克，美国常驻北约代表，于2026年1月14日在加利福尼亚州西米谷的里根图书馆发表讲话。| Mario Tama/盖蒂图片社华沙——美国驻北约大使马修·惠特克周一表示，北约必须现代化其军事基础设施，以将部队和装备从西欧转移到“我们预期任何未来冲突可能发生的”东欧。
Matthew Whitaker, permanent representative of the United States to NATO, speaks at the Reagan Library on January 14, 2026 in Simi Valley. | Mario Tama/Getty Images WARSAW — NATO must modernize its military infrastructure to move forces and equipment from Western to Eastern Europe “where we would expect any future conflict,” U.S. Ambassador to NATO Matthew Whitaker said Monday. Speaking on a panel at the Warsaw Security Forum, Whitaker’s comments came as Washington reviews its military presence on the continent — with the ambassador saying that Europe ranks fourth among Washington’s strategic priorities, behind homeland security, the Western Hemisphere and the Pacific.
惠特克在华沙安全论坛的一个小组讨论中发表上述言论，正值华盛顿审查其在欧洲的军事存在——大使称，欧洲在华盛顿的战略优先级中位列第四，仅次于本土安全、西半球和太平洋。
He pointed to outdated military bases, fuel supply chains and agreements governing the stationing of American troops in Europe as areas requiring attention under the ongoing U.S. force posture and basing review.
他指出，过时的军事基地、燃料供应链以及规范美军驻欧安排的协议是美国正在进行的部队姿态和基地审查中需要关注的领域。
He emphasized the importance of military mobility and “moving things from the west to the east,” citing discussions with EU Defense Commissioner Andrius Kubilius.
惠特克强调了军事机动性的重要性，并指出“将东西部的东西转移”，并提及与欧盟防务委员安德鲁斯·库比柳斯的讨论。欧洲官员警告称，俄罗斯可能在本十年末准备对北约成员国发动攻击。
European officials warn that Russia could be ready to attack a NATO country by the end of the decade. Whitaker did not announce any decisions to relocate or withdraw American forces.
惠特克并未宣布任何关于重新部署或撤出美军的决定，但他明确表示，华盛顿正在重新评估其全球承诺，以避免军事资源过度分散。
He nevertheless made clear that Washington is reassessing its global commitments to avoid spreading its military resources too thin.
“超级大国和大国在过度扩张时往往会面临挑战，”惠特克说，并补充说美国总统唐纳德·特朗普希望盟友“具备能力而非依赖”。“美国并未后退，只是要求你们前进，”他说。惠特克还批评了那些未能兑现国防开支承诺的国家。
“Superpowers and great global powers have mostly had challenges when they get overextended,” Whitaker said, adding that U.S. President Donald Trump wants allies to become “capable and not dependent.”“The United States isn’t stepping back. We’re just asking you to step forward,” he said. Whitaker also criticized countries that are falling short of their defense-spending commitments.
他说，最近已向捷克政界领导人传达了“非常强烈的信息”。该国今年的国防开支约占国内生产总值的 1.8%，未达到北约目前 2% 的基准线。
He said he had recently delivered a “very strong message” to political leaders in Czechia. The country’s defense spending for this year is approximately 1.8% of GDP, falling short of NATO’s current 2% benchmark.
他主张欧洲各国政府必须继续强化武装力量，并警告称，欧洲大陆仍缺乏自卫所需的许多关键能力。
European governments must continue strengthening their armed forces, he argued, warning that the continent still lacks many of the capabilities it needs to defend itself.
库比柳斯则强调，有必要减少欧洲对华盛顿的军事依赖，并指出欧盟正在努力发展自己的无人机防御、卫星通信和监视侦察能力。
Kubilius, meanwhile, stressed the need to reduce Europe’s military dependence on Washington, highlighting EU efforts to develop its own drone defenses, satellite communications and surveillance capabilities.
波兰总统顾问马尔钦·普日达奇也在小组会上发言，敦促西欧盟友加快增加国防开支，同时强调必须由北约而非欧盟承担欧洲集体防御的责任。
Polish presidential adviser Marcin Przydacz, also on the panel, urged Western European allies to accelerate defense spending while emphasizing that NATO, rather than the EU, must remain responsible for Europe’s collective defense.