In recent months, Europe has faced a stark realization that US security guarantees may no longer be reliable. The public humiliation of European leaders and the withdrawal of critical intelligence from the US during conflict have highlighted Europe's defense vulnerabilities. Pushback from US leaders about European freeloading resonates as countries struggle to ramp up defense initiatives. Although there is a newfound commitment among NATO members to increase defense spending to 2% of GDP and Germany plans significant investments, expert consensus suggests these measures remain insufficient to meet current geopolitical challenges.
Europe is facing a profound shock as it realizes the uncertainty of the US security guarantee, needing to urgently address its own defense capabilities.
European leaders find themselves weakened in their plea for a secure peace for Ukraine, recognizing that they are unable to provide crucial security guarantees.
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