Haig's NATO tenure reassures despite U.S. chiefs
C L Sulzberger argues a European high commander might have shown Western unity in the 1950s. He notes NATO has had seven American chiefs since SHAPE's founding and warns Washington's dominance could worry allies as the Soviet Union grows stronger. Haig calls the Soviet threat the largest ever.
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The figure notes that Haig, reappointed in 1976 by President Ford, will likely lead allied armies for almost two more years, possibly longer. He stresses that the alliance requires an equitable distribution of risk and effort as Soviet capabilities grow, marking a shift in NATO strategy and resolve.
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