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Trump Wants NATO Allies to Step Up-Can France Lead the Way

Trump Wants NATO Allies to Step Up-Can France Lead the Way

Published: June 9, 2026 President Donald Trump has repeatedly criticized U.S. European allies for their alleged failure to assume a larger share of the responsibility for NATO deterrence and defense.…
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Beyond the American Umbrella: Europe’s Turn to Forward Deterrence

Beyond the American Umbrella: Europe’s Turn to Forward Deterrence

Published: 20 May 2026 In his “Ile Longue” speech on March 2, 2026, French President Emmanuel Macron delivered a message that will echo across European capitals for years to come.…
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More Political Uncertainties Affecting Europe’s Defense Build-up

More Political Uncertainties Affecting Europe’s Defense Build-up

Politics in Europe are growing increasingly unstable. The Starmer government in the United Kingdom (UK) is stalled and the German coalition of Gerhard Scholz dissolved, with elections coming. Under French…
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