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Europe's Defense Future: Divided Over U.S. Reliance

1/27/2026

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  • NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said Europe cannot defend itself without U.S. support, calling the belief 'dreaming'.
  • He emphasized the need for a nuclear capability.
  • French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot countered that Europeans must take charge of their own security instead of relying on a European military pillar.
  • Analysts say Europe must prepare for a future without U.S. protection.