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Westalgia: Europe’s Nostalgia for American Security Risks the Future
european-power1 month ago

Westalgia: Europe’s Nostalgia for American Security Risks the Future

Mark Leonard argues that European leaders exhibited “Westalgia” at the Ankara NATO summit by kowtowing to Donald Trump and clinging to a bygone US-led security order, while under-investing in Europe’s own defense and strategic sovereignty. The piece warns that this nostalgia weakens Europe’s credibility and calls for a shift toward greater autonomy and preparedness to handle high‑intensity conflicts without overreliance on the U.S. security umbrella.

via European Council on Foreign Relations|
#european-defense-autonomy#european-power#nato
world1 month ago

Europe charts its own path as Trump restarts Iran conflict

At the Ankara NATO summit, European officials pressed allies to reduce dependence on the United States, pledging to build up military capacity and diversify supply chains as Trump resumes hostilities with Iran; the alliance issued tougher language on Russia, reaffirmed support for Ukraine, and saw moves like Canada’s submarine deal with Germany, while U.S. strikes on Iranian targets and threats to blockade Hormuz intensified the crisis, underscoring a growing transatlantic split over security responsibilities.

via Politico|
#european-defense-autonomy#iran-conflict-2026#kharg-island-strikes