Making defence European again
Summary
- Between an expansionist Russia and a careless America, one thing is clear: Europeans must be prepared to defend themselves, and quickly.
- To do so, they need to adopt a distinctly European way of defence. They cannot hope to replicate America’s security approach, nor do they need a new institutional superstructure. Rather, they need to be pragmatic and reso...
This analysis presents a compelling case for European strategic autonomy, but its assumptions and proposed solutions warrant scrutiny. The strongest version of the argument acknowledges Europe’s precarious position between Russian revisionism and U.S. unreliability, advocating for pragmatic adaptation rather than institutional overhaul. The layered defense model—combining NATO’s operational backbone, EU funding, and flexible coalitions—is a credible hedge against fragmentation while preserving c...