Europe looks big and powerful on paper, but for years it’s been slow, divided, and overly comfortable relying on the United States for protection.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine finally jolted European governments awake, but it took Donald Trump’s threats and unpredictability to really force the issue.
Countries on NATO’s eastern flank – like Poland, the Baltic and Nordic states – have been warning of Russia for years, and now everyone else is finally catching up.
Europe can defend itself today, especially with nuclear deterrence and rising defense budgets, but it’s still not coordinated or prepared enough for a long-term confrontation.
Talk of a single European army sounds bold, but in reality it’s an idea that’s messy, unrealistic, and mostly a political distraction.
The real test isn’t in bold slogans – it’s whether Europe can spend smarter, work together, and stop assuming America will always be there to save the day.
Host: Ashim Kumar
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