Europe Considers Independent Nuclear Defense as U.S. Commitment to NATO Falters

Trump's abrupt shift in U.S. foreign policy has shaken NATO alliances, prompting European leaders to explore nuclear deterrence without American support.

• Donald Trump's public dismissal of Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and his wavering support for NATO have raised doubts about U.S. security guarantees in Europe.
• European leaders, including Germany's Friedrich Merz and France's Emmanuel Macron, have called for discussions on Europe's nuclear defense strategy, potentially involving France and the UK.
• Macron has proposed a strategic dialogue on nuclear deterrence with non-nuclear European nations, emphasizing the need for a collective defense framework.
• The potential reduction of U.S. military presence in Germany, including key bases in Wiesbaden, has sparked concerns about Europe's reliance on American military support.
• Experts argue that Europe faces significant challenges, including time, resources, and coordination, to establish a credible independent nuclear deterrent.

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