Europe Is Finally Hunting Russian Submarines Itself. Trump's Burden-Sharing Demand Is Working.

Britain and nine Northern European allies are due to sign a pact on Tuesday aboard HMS Prince of Wales to coordinate their forces against Russian submarines from the Arctic to the Baltic. Britain's top officer says it helps protect America's East Coast, too.

By Clara Hughes

For years, American presidents asked Europe to do more for its own defense. For years, Europe mostly held meetings. This week, Northern Europe says it is moving to action. Britain and nine allies plan to sign a pact on Nov. 10 to coordinate their navies, air forces and ground troops against Russian submarines, the Financial Times reported. The signing is set to take place aboard the British aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales in Oslo, ahead of the Atlantic Future Forum conference. The FT described the larger European presence as an answer to President Trump's call for allies to