The article discusses the evolving relationship between Europe and the US, particularly in defense matters. Emmanuel Macron's warning about US disengagement emphasizes the necessity for Europe to bolster its own military capabilities and consider strategic autonomy. It reflects on Charles de Gaulle's belief in national defense and a Europe that serves as a counterweight to the US. The author acknowledges the crucial role of NATO in Europe’s defense strategy against threats such as Russia and highlights the limitations of the EU in military matters.
We must acknowledge that we need not just a Europe with more hard power but also the real possibility of European strategic autonomy.
De Gaulle believed that defence should be the exclusive province of the nation state and that Europe should be constructed as a counterweight to the US.
Any realistic plan for defending ourselves against Vladimir Putin's Russia must start with the only serious military organisation in Europe today, which is Nato.
In navigating the future of Europe, one must consider the ongoing shifts in US policy and the imperative for strategic autonomy alongside necessary alliances.
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