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UK, Germany sign mutual defense pact

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Germany and the United Kingdom have signed a landmark defense and migration treaty. John Byrnes, the strategic director for Concerned Veterans for America, joins "CBS Morning News" with analysis.

Breakdown
  • Germany and the UK have signed a landmark defense and migration treaty.
  • The treaty includes a mutual pledge of military assistance in case of an armed attack. 17s
  • Analysts view the treaty as Europe taking more responsibility for its own security. 43s
  • The agreement supplements existing NATO commitments but signals a shift toward European-led defense. 56s
  • The United States is expected to remain a security partner of last resort for Europe. 2m 24s
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