https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/in-the-current-fiscal-climate-do-you-feel-it-is-a-wise-investment-for-the-us-to-have-military-trainers-advisors-in-various-countries <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Personally, I think it is still a good idea to keep relationships alive in various global regions. Partnerships with countries that may not be "first tier" allies or of immediate strategic value may well become vital as geopolitics are always rapidly changing/evolving. Fri, 25 Apr 2014 06:15:01 -0400 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/in-the-current-fiscal-climate-do-you-feel-it-is-a-wise-investment-for-the-us-to-have-military-trainers-advisors-in-various-countries <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Personally, I think it is still a good idea to keep relationships alive in various global regions. Partnerships with countries that may not be "first tier" allies or of immediate strategic value may well become vital as geopolitics are always rapidly changing/evolving. MSG Private RallyPoint Member Fri, 25 Apr 2014 06:15:01 -0400 2014-04-25T06:15:01-04:00 https://www.rallypoint.com/answers/in-the-current-fiscal-climate-do-you-feel-it-is-a-wise-investment-for-the-us-to-have-military-trainers-advisors-in-various-countries?n=110770&urlhash=110770 <div class="images-v2-count-0"></div>Charles, obviously a very political decision and one where our leaders must consider all aspects of engagement; however, we need to maintain a presence (the size of that presence is debatable) in countries with which we want to retain as allies or influence our relationship.<br />In the overall strategy, there are criteria (and methods) the federal government and DOD uses to determine our participation with other countries. LTC Jason Strickland Fri, 25 Apr 2014 07:02:02 -0400 2014-04-25T07:02:02-04:00 2014-04-25T06:15:01-04:00