Javier Villamor
The European Union faces a crucial dilemma in its attempt to create an independent defence policy. As the geopolitical environment becomes more unstable, the EU seeks to develop a security structure capable of protecting its interests, reducing its dependence on the US and providing a robust response to threats that cross its borders.
However, the re-election of Donald Trump could drastically turn these efforts around, exposing – even more – European defence vulnerabilities.
Trump has been explicit in his stance towards NATO and its European allies. During his first term in office he openly questioned the Atlantic organisation’s mutual defence commitment and pressed member states to assume greater financial and operational responsibility for security.
At the time, he was labelled a “madman”. Biden proposed the same, and suddenly everyone agreed. Now no one denies that it is an imperative.
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