Second, many Europeans understood the pivot to Asia as implying a reduction in America’s commitment to the Atlantic alliance. Though several European countries have done relatively well in terms of maintaining consultations and commitments with the US, Europe’s leaders have watched with growing concern as the postwar security structure has faltered.
其次，很多欧洲人认为亚洲支点的潜台词是削减美国对大西洋联盟的投入。虽然有些欧洲国家较好地维护了欧美协商及承诺机制，但欧洲领导人对战后安全结构的动摇已经表现出越来越明确的关注。