United States European Command

Central Europe

Eastern Europe

Levant

Northern Europe

Southeastern Europe

Southern Europe

Southwestern Asia

Southwestern Europe

Western Europe

Albania

Andorra

Armenia

Austria

Azerbaijan

Belarus

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czech Republic

Denmark

Estonia

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Holy See (Vatican City)

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Israel

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Monaco

Montenegro

Netherlands

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Republic of Macedonia

Romania

Russia

San Marino

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Turkey

Ukraine

United Kingdom


The United States and Albania enjoy friendly and cooperative bilateral relations and military partnership. In 2003, the two countries signed and ratified a number of agreements, including a treaty on the Prevention of Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction and the Promotion of Defense and Military Relations; the Adriatic Charter; an agreement regarding the non-surrender of persons to the International Criminal... Read more
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U.S. assistance supports Armenia's transition into a stable partner at peace with its neighbors. The United States provides multifaceted assistance to Armenia through a variety of programs designed to promote economic growth, encourage democratic governance, improve health and social protection systems, and enhance Armenia’s peace and security as well as providing humanitarian assistance to the poor, elderly, and other vulnerable... Read more
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Although neutral, Austria has a long tradition of engaging in UN-sanctioned peacekeeping and humanitarian missions. The all-volunteer Austrian Forces Disaster Relief Unit (AFDRU), a rapid-response SAR unit, are deployed on peacekeeping missions in Bosnia, Kosovo, Cyprus, Sudan, Georgia, the Golan Heights, and Lebanon in support of UNIFIL. Austria grants overflight rights for Operations Enduring Freedom and New Dawn as well as... Read more
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The United States seeks to encourage reforms in Azerbaijan that promote regional security, the development of key democratic institutions and processes, and sustainable economic growth. In July 1992, Azerbaijan ratified the Treaty on Conventional Armed Forces in Europe (CFE) -- placing limits on key categories of conventional military equipment and provides for the destruction of weaponry in excess of those limits... Read more
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Direct military to military cooperation with the U.S. continues to be minimal. Belarus currently has no International Military Education and Training (IMET) program, and bilateral exercises and cooperation are nonexistent; the only program that is still functional is the attendance of Belarusian military officers at George C. Marshall Center programs. The U.S. continues to support Belarus' adherence to arms control... Read more
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The United States and Belgium are good friends and allies. Good will and affection for Americans is widely held as a result of the U.S. role during and after the two World Wars, as was exhibited in 2004 during the 60th anniversary commemorations of the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of Belgium. Annual celebrations of liberation are held... Read more
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The United States has donated hundreds of millions of dollars to help with reconstruction, humanitarian assistance, economic development, and military reconstruction in Bosnia and Herzegovina. The U.S. Departments of State, Justice, Defense, Treasury, and Commerce, have been crucial to the redevelopment of Bosnia and Herzegovina. The U.S. Government currently has programming in the following areas: economic policy reform and restructuring; private... Read more
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There are three Bulgarian bases identified as “joint-use facilities” (meaning the U.S. has the right to station troops and conduct training in them) in the U.S.-Bulgarian Defense Cooperation Agreement: Novo Selo Training Area (including the Aytos Storage Facility), Bezmer Air Base, and Graf Ignatievo Air Base. In 2008, the Bulgarian military made the transition to an all-volunteer force and is currently... Read more
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Bilateral relations between the U.S. and Croatia are very strong, and the U.S. welcomes Croatia’s desire to play a positive and stabilizing role in the region. The United States has given more than $27 million since 1998 in humanitarian demining assistance. Croatia hopes to remove an estimated 90,000 remaining mines by 2019. Croatia contributes troops to a number of UN operations... Read more
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The Republic of Cyprus aligns itself with European positions within the EU's Common Foreign and Security Policy. Cyprus has allowed overflight permission for missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom and provides support to OEF and Operation Iraqi Freedom. The United States is working closely with Cyprus on counterterrorism efforts. Cyprus also signed a Proliferation Security Initiative Ship Boarding Agreement with... Read more
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Relations between the United States and the Czech Republic are excellent and reflect the common approach both have to the many challenges facing the world at present. Additionally, millions of Americans have roots in Bohemia and Moravia, and a large community in the United States has strong cultural and familial ties with the Czech Republic. The strength of the relationship between... Read more
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Denmark and the United States have long enjoyed a close and mutually beneficial relationship. Denmark and the United States consult closely on European and other regional political and security matters and cooperate extensively to promote peace and stability well beyond Europe’s borders. Danish troops support International Security Assistance Force-led stabilization efforts in Afghanistan. Approximately 150 U.S. military personnel are assigned to Thule... Read more
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The relationship between Estonia and the United States of America has been constant and strong since 1991. The United States and Estonia are important allies and partners. It is deeply committed to good transatlantic relations and to promoting democracy and free-market economic policy globally. Estonia deploys military personnel to support UN, NATO, and coalition military operations around the world. Estonia currently... Read more
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Finland and the U.S. maintain excellent relations and the U.S. supports and values Finland's desire for interoperability and compatability with NAATO, as well as bilateral military mutual training opportunities. Finland deploys military personnel and crisis management experts to the NATO mission in Afghanistan, and Finnish troops have participated in UN peacekeeping activities since 1956. There is an Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement in place... Read more
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France is also America's oldest ally; French military intervention was instrumental in helping Britain's American colonies establish independence. Because many battles in which the United States was involved during World War I and World War II took place in France, more American soldiers have been killed on French soil than on that of any other foreign country. Among NATO members, France... Read more
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Georgia's location between the Black Sea, Russia, Armenia, Azerbaijan, and Turkey gives it strategic importance as a transit corridor. It is developing as the gateway from the Black Sea to the Caucasus and the Caspian basin. As of August 2011, Georgia was the second-largest non-NATO troop contributor to NATO’s International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, and since March 2010, Georgia has... Read more
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U.S.-German relations have been a focal point of American involvement in Europe since the end of World War II. Germany stands at the center of European affairs and is a key partner in U.S. relations with Europeans in NATO and the European Union. US-German policy continues to focus on the close relationship between the two nations, not only as friends and... Read more
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Greece is a long-standing NATO ally and European Union member. As a leader in the region, Greece has promoted Balkan stability and economic development, supporting Turkey’s bid for accession to the European Union, and supporting the diversification of Europe’s energy supplies. The United States and Greece have enjoyed robust defense cooperation, dating from the signing of the first defense cooperation agreement in... Read more
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The Holy See conducts active diplomacy. The U.S.-Holy See relationship is best characterized as an active global partnership on a wide range of global issues. There is frequent contact and cooperation between the United States and the Holy See on many important international issues of mutual interest, including human rights and human dignity, inter-religious understanding, peace and nonproliferation, development, and... Read more
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Hungary's key national security focus is contributing to the stability of the region while integrating its armed forces into NATO's force structure. It shares a more acute sense of the threat than many other European countries and is watching events in the Balkans, Ukraine, and Russia with great interest. Hungarians believe their own security and that of its ethnic minorities... Read more
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U.S. policy aims to maintain close, cooperative relations with Iceland, both as a NATO ally and as a friend interested in the shared objectives of enhancing world peace; respect for human rights; economic development; arms control; and law enforcement cooperation, including the fight against terrorism, narcotics, and human trafficking. Moreover, the United States endeavors to strengthen bilateral economic and trade... Read more
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The United States and Ireland share a common set of values and democratic practices; and many Americans have strong ancestral ties to the island. In addition to ongoing dialogue on political and economic matters, the U.S. and Irish Governments regularly engage in areas such as medical research and education. Militarily, Ireland is and has been an important contributor to numerous international... Read more
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Israel has given high priority to gaining wide acceptance as a sovereign state with an important international role. Commitment to Israel's security and well being has been a cornerstone of U.S. policy in the Middle East since Israel's founding in 1948, in which the United States played a key supporting role. Israel's ground, air, and naval forces, known as the Israel... Read more
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The United States enjoys warm and friendly relations with Italy. Italy is a leading partner in counterterrorism efforts. The two are NATO allies and cooperate in the United Nations, in various regional organizations, and bilaterally for peace, prosperity, and security as well as combating drug trafficking, trafficking in women and children, and terrorism. Italy firmly supports the United Nations and its... Read more
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In October 2008, Kosovo opened an embassy in Washington, DC. Kosovo has 21 diplomatic missions and 13 consular posts worldwide. The country has no standing army, air force or navy though it is working to establish a ministry of defense and functional security force. The United States continues to contribute troops to the 30- country NATO-led Kosovo Force (KFOR) and staff... Read more
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Latvia's defense concept is based upon four basic pillars: collective defense as a member of NATO, professionalization of the armed forces, support and coordination with civil society, and international military cooperation. The regular forces are composed of the land forces, an air force focused on air surveillance and search and rescue, and naval forces focused on coastal surveillance, assertion of... Read more
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The good relations between the U.S. and Liechtenstein are based on close commercial interactions and common support for democracy, human rights, and free markets. The two countries in 2002 signed a mutual legal assistance treaty focused largely on jointly combating money laundering and other illegal banking activities. On December 8, 2008, the two countries also signed a tax information exchange... Read more
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Since 1992, the United States has committed more than $100 million in Lithuania to economic and political transformation and to humanitarian needs. In 1998, the United States signed a "Charter of Partnership" with Lithuania and the other Baltic countries establishing bilateral working groups focused on improving regional security, defense, and economic issues. Since 2004, the United States deals with Lithuania... Read more
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Luxembourg is a small state that is very active in international security and economic organizations as a contributing member to both NATO and the European Union. It not only hosts the Secretariat of the European Union, but deploys its Armed Forces to NATO operations such as ISAF in Afghanistan and KFOR in Kosovo. Furthermore, Luxembourg is one of the founding... Read more
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Malta and the United States established full diplomatic relations upon Malta's independence in 1964. Relations with the United States are close. Malta is a member of the Partnership for Peace, the European Union, and the Schengen Treaty. Despite its small geographic size, Malta's strategic location on the Southern Mediterranean less than 200 miles north of the North African Coast, makes... Read more
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Following the dissolution of the Soviet Union, the United States recognized the independence of Moldova. The U.S. provides assistance to Moldova for infrastructure, education, commerce and other programs. Moldova has accepted all relevant arms control obligations of the former Soviet Union. Moldova ratified the Conventional Armed Forces in Europe Treaty, acceded to the provisions of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and the... Read more
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Since gaining independence in 2006, Montenegro has rapidly integrated itself into the world community and taken steps to advance its membership in both NATO and the European Union. Montenegro has been a participant in the NATO Membership Action Plan since 2009 and achieved European Union candidate status in 2010. The overriding goal of U.S. assistance to Montenegro is to assist the... Read more
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The U.S. partnership with the Netherlands is one of its oldest continuous relationships, dating back to the American Revolution. The excellent bi-lateral relations are based on close historical and cultural ties as well as a shared dedication to individual freedom and human rights. The United States and the Netherlands share many national security objectives and frequently engage bi-laterally and multi-laterally... Read more
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The United States and Norway enjoy a long tradition of friendly relations based on democratic values and mutual respect. Norway supports international cooperation and the peaceful settlement of disputes, and recognizes the need for maintaining national defense through collective security. Accordingly, the cornerstones of Norwegian policy are active membership in the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and support for the United... Read more
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The United States and Poland have enjoyed warm bilateral relations since 1989 and Poland enjoys most-favored-nation status. In addition to supporting international counterterrorism efforts and NATO’s ISAF mission in Afghanistan, Poland cooperates closely with the United States on such issues as democratization, nuclear nonproliferation, human rights, regional cooperation in Central and Eastern Europe, and UN reform. Polish military doctrine reflects the... Read more
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The United States-Portugal defense relationship is strong and enduring. Portugal is a founding member of NATO and an active member of the alliance. Portugal authorizes the United States to use Lajes Field, in the Azores, with approximately than 700 U.S. military and civilian personnel serving at this location. An Agreement on Cooperation and Defense (ACD) and an Acquisition and Cross-Servicing... Read more
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The United States and Macedonia have enjoyed good bilateral relations since Macedonia gained its independence in 1991 and enjoy a cooperative relationship across a broad range of political, economic, cultural, military, and social issues. With targeted technical assistance for democracy and economic reforms, defense reforms, and projects to strengthen rule of law and improve education, the United States has supported Macedonia's... Read more
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Following the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks in the United States, Romania has been fully supportive of the U.S. in counterterrorism efforts. Romanian troops have served alongside U.S. troops in both Iraq and Afghanistan. Additionally, Romania has agreed to host elements of the U.S. Phased Adaptive Approach to European missile defense within the 2015 timeframe. In accordance with the December 1991... Read more
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Over the past several years Russia has increased its international profile, played an increasing role in regional issues, and been more assertive in dealing with its neighbors. In recent years, Russia has not shied from using its significant oil and gas exports as sources of political and economic influence. The New START Treaty between Russia and the U.S. entered into force... Read more
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The U.S. Government assistance to Serbia continues to promote opportunities for economic growth, build capacity with key counterparts, and work steadily to move the country toward stability and Euro-Atlantic integration. Serbia has strongly emphasized its desire to join the EU and has begun to implement a broad reform agenda to advance the government’s EU integration goals. Serbia currently enjoys stable diplomatic relations... Read more
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Slovakia and the United States retain strong diplomatic ties and cooperate in the military and law enforcement areas. The U.S. Department of Defense and the Slovak Armed Forces have partnered together to attain significant military reforms and achieve Slovakia's admission to NATO. The armed forces of the Slovak Republic number about 14,000 uniformed personnel and are made up of Land Forces... Read more
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Slovenia and the United States have a positive relationship and work together actively on a number of fronts. The government of Slovenia has diligently pursued its restructuring, reorganization, modernization, and procurement with the paramount goal of NATO interoperability. More than geographically, Slovenia is a bridge from developed Europe into the Balkans, an area of the continent where significant diplomatic and security challenges remain... Read more
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Spain and the United States have a long history of official relations and are closely associated in many fields including being strong allies in the fight against terrorism. Spain authorizes the United States to use certain facilities at Spanish military installations including Rota Naval Station and Moron Air Base with more than 1,500 U.S. military and civilian personnel serving at those... Read more
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Friendship and cooperation between the United States and Sweden is strong and close. The United States welcomes Sweden's membership in NATO's PFP and the countries' ongoing cooperation in promoting global democracy and freedom. Sweden provides troops and support to NATO-led peacekeeping forces in the Balkans and Kosovo, International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) in Afghanistan, leadership of the Provincial Reconstruction Team in... Read more
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Switzerland maintains diplomatic relations with almost all countries and historically has served as a neutral intermediary and host to major international treaty conferences. The Swiss Constitution declares the preservation of Switzerland's independence and welfare as the supreme objective of Swiss foreign policy. Below this overarching goal, the Constitution sets five specific foreign policy objectives: further the peaceful coexistence of nations; promote... Read more
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The present close relationship between the U.S. and Turkey began with the agreement of July 12, 1947, which implemented the Truman Doctrine. As part of the cooperative effort to further Turkish economic and military self-reliance, the United States has loaned and granted Turkey more than $12.5 billion in economic aid and more than $14 billion in military assistance. U.S.-Turkish relations focus... Read more
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The Ukrainian government has stated that it intends to pursue European integration, while also improving relations with Russia and strengthening its strategic partnership with the United States. Ukraine maintains peaceful and constructive relations with all its neighbors, though there are some unresolved maritime and border issues. The United States attaches great importance to the success of Ukraine's transition to a democratic... Read more
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The United Kingdom and the United States have a special relationship. Bilateral cooperation reflects the common language, ideals, and democratic practices of the two nations. The United Kingdom and the United States maintain frequent dialogue on foreign policy matters and share many national security objectives. The United Kingdom is one of NATO's major European maritime, air, and land powers; it ranks... Read more
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Southeastern Europe

Southeastern Europe comprises the following: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, and Serbia.

Southwestern Europe

Southwestern Europe comprises Andorra, Portugal, and Spain.

Central Europe

Central Europe comprises the following: Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Poland, Slovakia, and Slovenia.

Southwestern Asia

Southwestern Asia comprises Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Turkey.

Eastern Europe

Eastern Europe comprises the following: Belarus, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Russia, and Ukraine.

Western Europe

Western Europe comprises Belgium, France, Ireland, Luxembourg, Monaco, Netherlands, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom.

Levant

The Levant comprises the following: Cyprus, Israel.

Northern Europe

Northern Europe comprises the following: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden.

Southern Europe

Southern Europe comprises the following: Greece, Holy See (Vatican City), Italy, Malta, San Marino.